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At the pool of the Paris Olympics, which is full of speed and passion, a legend is quietly unfolding. When 20-year-old rising swimmer Pan Zhanle broke the world record in the men's 100m freestyle with an astonishing 46.40 seconds and won the gold medal, the whole world was shocked.
And behind this glory, there is a name that is particularly eye-catching - Sun Yang, the former "pool brother", publicly evaluated his junior brother Pan Zhanle for the first time, and summarized the extraordinary road of this new star with the sentence "Because he was not favored at first, his leg beating skills were the first in the world".
Sun Yang's words are not only a recognition of Pan Zhanle's talent, but also a praise for the perseverance of this young junior. Looking back at Pan Zhanle's growth trajectory, every step is full of challenges and difficulties. When he was a fledgling, he was not favored by the outside world because of his thin stature, and some voices even questioned whether he could gain a foothold in the highly competitive swimming world.
But it's this underdoged tenacity that has allowed Pan Zhanle to develop a unique swimming style, especially his breathtaking leg beating skills. "In our swimming circles, there is an old saying that 'hands can stop, but legs can't.'" Sun Yang commented. This sentence seems to be the most appropriate commentary on Pan Zhanle's leg-beating skills.
In the competition, Pan Zhanle's high-frequency and powerful leg movements, like a propeller in the water, propelled him forward quickly with minimal resistance. This technique is not only powerful, fast and frequent, but also extremely labor-saving, making him the undisputed leader in the sprint freestyle event.
Pan Zhanle's success is not achieved overnight, but the crystallization of countless sweat and hard work. Since he was a child, he has regarded the famous swimmer Sun Yang as his idol and goal, dreaming of one day surpassing his predecessors and standing on top of the world. Interestingly, not only are the two from the same school, both from the Zhejiang swimming team, but Pan Zhanle's current coach Zheng Kunliang was also Sun Yang's coach.
This deep relationship makes Sun Yang have a different kind of expectation and attention for Pan Zhanle. "I have always regarded Pan Zhanle as a junior brother and watched him grow up step by step." Sun Yang's words were full of warmth and pride. He recalled the scene when Pan Zhanle first showed his edge, when little Pan was still a little young, but he had already shown extraordinary talent and potential.
Although the outside world is not optimistic about him, Sun Yang saw his former shadow from Pan Zhanle - the love and persistence of swimming, and the spirit of not being afraid of difficulties and moving forward bravely. As time passed, Poon gradually made a name for himself in the swimming world.
From initial obscurity, to later fame, to finally standing on the top podium of the Paris Olympics, he has walked exceptionally solid every step of the way. In the men's 100m freestyle final, Pan Zhanle led the way at an astonishing speed and finally won the championship by more than a second ahead of second place, breaking the world record held by Romania's Popovich.
At this moment, all doubts and ridicule vanished, and only infinite admiration and admiration for this young hero remained. Pan Zhanle's gold medal is not only a milestone in his personal career, but also a new starting point for the development of China's swimming career. As the first Asian in history to win the Olympic gold medal in the men's 100m freestyle.
He broke the long-term monopoly of European and American athletes on the event, and won unprecedented honor and respect for Asian swimming. His success not only made the Chinese people excited, but also made more people pay attention to Chinese swimming and the rise of Chinese sports. In Sun Yang's view, Pan Zhanle's success is no accident.
He has a rare swimming talent, top-notch kicking skills, and more importantly, a resilient will and a spirit of hard work. This spirit has been fully embodied in the growth process of Pan Zhanle. No matter what difficulties and challenges he faces, he can stay calm and focused, and respond to doubts and ridicule from the outside world with practical actions.
It is worth mentioning that during the Paris Olympics, Pan Zhanle also suffered huge psychological pressure. Many swimmers do not perform well in competitions due to frequent drug testing. However, Pan Zhanle successfully coped with these challenges with his extraordinary mental quality and excellent competitive form.
In the past year, he has undergone nearly 50 drug tests, which is undoubtedly the best proof of his innocence and strength. Sun Yang's evaluation of Pan Zhanle is not only a recognition of his past efforts, but also a high hope for the future of Chinese swimming. He believes that under the leadership of the younger generation such as Pan Zhanle, Chinese swimming will usher in a more brilliant tomorrow.
At the same time, he also called on the Chinese Swimming Association and all swimmers to work together to respond to the doubts and ridicule of the West with practical actions, and to show the world the style of Chinese swimming with excellent results and tenacity. Pan Zhanle's story is like an inspirational blockbuster, inspiring countless young athletes to move forward bravely and chase their own glorious moments.
His success tells us that as long as we have dreams, perseverance, and hard work, nothing is impossible. In the days to come, we have reason to believe that Pan Zhanle will continue to contribute more wonderful and brilliant to the Chinese and even world swimming industry with his talent and efforts. Looking back at Pan Zhanle's growth path, it is not difficult to find that his success was not achieved overnight, but experienced countless challenges and transcendence.
From the initial disapproval to the final counterattack to win the championship, he used his own experience to explain what true sportsmanship is - not afraid of difficulties, courageous, and never say die. This spirit is not only his personal treasure, but also the source of motivation for the continuous progress of Chinese swimming and even Chinese sports.
At the pool side of the Paris Olympics, Pan Zhanle announced the rise of Asian swimming to the world with a heavy gold medal. His success is not only a victory for Chinese swimming, but also a victory for Asian swimming. He responded to the voices of those who once despised us with his actions, proving that Asian athletes can also shine in the sprint freestyle.
Of course, Pan Zhanle's success is also inseparable from the hard work of the coaching team and the strong support of his teammates. In the big family of the Zhejiang swimming team, he received the most professional guidance and the warmest care. Coach Zheng Kunliang's careful cultivation and team-mate work alongside him paved a path to success. Their dedication and efforts also deserve our respect and remembrance.
Looking ahead, Pan Zhanle still has a long way to go, but he has already proven himself with his actions that he has the potential and quality to become a world-class swimming superstar. We have reason to believe that in the future, he will continue to maintain this enthusiasm and perseverance, and create more miracles and brilliance for Chinese swimming and even the world's swimming career.
Sun Yang's words for the first time to evaluate Pan Zhanle are not only an affirmation of this young junior, but also an expectation for the future of Chinese swimming. We look forward to more outstanding athletes like Pan Zhanle emerging to showcase the style and strength of Chinese sports on the world stage. Let us look forward to a better and more brilliant tomorrow for Chinese swimming!