By the pool, the water surface flashed with the fine light of the sun, as if recalling the glorious time of the flying fish Sun Yang, his dexterous figure, once in the international arena to draw a beautiful arc, so that countless spectators cheered, once upon a time, he in the pool, won one gold medal after another, became the pride of Chinese swimming
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In those prosperous years, almost every game of Sun Yang was the focus of national attention, whenever he stepped on the pool, the heavy gold medal seemed to hang around his neck, embellished with dazzling brilliance, in the London Olympics, his double gold moment was even more exciting, as if the hope of the whole country was pinned on him, the vermilion five-star flag fluttered in the wind, under the reflection of his proud smiling face, became the most beautiful scenery at that moment
In 2018, a storm quietly came, shattering all this glory, Sun Yang clashed with inspectors in an anti-doping inspection, and then detonated a series of turmoil, at that moment, his world seemed to collapse, the former glory instantly came to naught, and the fate of the ban pushed him back into the dark abyss from the cusp of the storm, unable to extricate himself for a long time
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During the long ban period, Sun Yang's life has gradually become a hot topic of discussion, his state, training, and even the future have become the focus of discussion among countless netizens, some people think that he will completely give up swimming and completely leave his dreams behind; And some people firmly believe that this swimming talent silently persists, looking forward to the day when he returns to the top, and his future seems to be hanging in countless doubts, as if just waiting for a call
In this seemingly confused day, Sun Yang instead began an unusual self-reflection, his heart is like a pool of still water, gradually washing away the glitz and hustle and bustle of the past, in the early days of the ban, he was shrouded in emotions, feeling extremely self-blame and panic, and gradually, this state has changed in the passage of time, as he said: "This experience made me re-examine my life," he began to find a new direction from self-reflection, and understood some deeper truths
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In this difficult time, he turned his attention back to his studies and chose to continue his studies at the Shanghai Institute of Sport, he used books to fill the emptiness of his soul, and at the same time tried those things that he had not been able to do because of training - learning to cook, enjoying reading, trying to make life full and no longer monotonous, these past shortcomings and regrets, as if quietly dissipated in the melody of life, every attempt is a vision for the future
Despite adversity, Sun Yang never gave up his passion for swimming, he and his coach and team, always maintained high-intensity training, adjusted his exercise program, he repeatedly told himself: "can't stop," this dormant period is not only his physical and mental tempering, but also his opportunity to recast himself, sweating like rain of training, he found himself again and again in the sprint
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What makes him even happier is that as time goes by, the haze of the ban will eventually dissipate, and on May 28, 2024, he has accepted all these challenges, and finally ushered in a new beginning, facing the upcoming comeback road, Sun Yang is full of confidence, he knows that the comeback does not mean that the glory of the past will be easily restored, but to face a new round of challenges, including physical condition and pressure from strong competitors
At this time, on the edge of the pool, the young players are ready to go, they are full of passion, every time lost seems to have been compensated for the struggle, 00 young player Pan Zhanle this up-and-coming, he not only with good strength and potential to attract attention, and even become a new national idol, in the near future, they will compete together in a higher arena, promoting the rise of Chinese swimming again
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In this era of rapid change, Sun Yang's comeback is not only his personal story, but also means the common progress under the alternation of the old and the new, just as there are always new waves rising when the tide recedes, this journey will eventually converge into a glory that cannot be ignored, not only for personal dreams, but also for the future of Chinese swimming to lay a solid foundation
The swimming pool once again ushered in the figure of Sun Yang, the water surface is sparkling, looking forward to his leap again, Sun Yang poured all his love and dreams into this blue, fearlessly moving forward, in people's eager expectations, he hopes to respond to those doubts with practical actions, and prove his efforts and persistence with a game
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With the return of this legend, the pool will once again be surrounded by applause and shouts, a new story will be opened, and all the focus will once again be on the high-profile athlete for his brilliant performances and more glorious chapters
In the discussion of Sun Yang's comeback, the focus is not only on his personal achievements, but also on how to develop with a new generation of athletes, and this winter event, young athlete Pan Zhanle has become the object of attention with his extraordinary speed and endless potential, and his rapid rise has not only injected new vitality into Chinese swimming, but also raised expectations that the younger generation will win the future
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The relationship between Sun Yang and Pan Zhanle has gradually formed a unique interaction in this expectation, every training, Sun Yang is always a senior, unreservedly sharing his experience and skills, seeing Pan Zhanle chopping waves in the water, Sun Yang's heart swelled with endless relief, he remembered what he looked like when he was young, sweating on the field, forging ahead, this inheritance of the relationship, has become a part of Chinese swimming, symbolizing the collision of experience and passion
The difficulty of Sun Yang's comeback is revealed in every training, the water in the pool washes over his body, bringing a temporary sense of pain, but it is accompanied by great fulfillment, in the training, each of his swimming movements has become more and more precise, the feeling of proficiency has gradually returned, and in his heart, a new goal is also quietly taking shape, he not only has to compete with young athletes for honor, but also to contribute to the future of Chinese swimming
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As the comeback day approaches, every time Sun Yang appears in the field of vision of the masses, it seems to be bathed in light, whenever he appears in front of the camera, comments and attention are like a tide, and some people expect that he will regain his former style in the pool; Others had doubts about his inability to adapt to the new competitive environment, but instead of holding Sun back, he rewrote these voices through more intense training
The feeling of being immersed in the water makes Sun Yang feel extremely comfortable, the flow of water is like the continuation of life, he once said that swimming is a part of his life, and now standing by the pool again, he realizes that pure happiness has returned after a long absence, he walks through the water, his heart is pleased with the exploration all the time, full of longing for the achievements that have not yet come
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In this convergence of attention and expectation, how a former idol and the new generation of players move forward together, has become a hot topic, public opinion not only focused on the pool, but also spread to social media, netizens have expressed their views on this friendship, some believe that Sun Yang's experience will be an important asset for Pan Zhanle in the future, and some people are worried about this, worried that the "veteran" will occupy the opportunity for the development of newcomers
Sun Yang was not bothered by this external voice, he knew that swimming is not just a competition, more often it represents a responsibility, in the exchange with Pan Zhanle, he clearly felt the young athlete's strength that does not admit defeat, the desire for victory made him sound a voice of encouragement in his ears, he seems to be using the strength of the younger generation, re-embarking on the journey to glory
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The days of training passed quickly, Sun Yang and Pan Zhanle learned skills together, and the process of learning from each other also made the team more and more united, every time they fought side by side like a restarting game, each other's tacit understanding became deeper and deeper, on the water, their figures were both integrated and independent, conveying hope and strength, through continuous training, they were not only improving their speed, but also casting a spirit of competition that was difficult to give up
Soon, the season finally came, Sun Yang's comeback will start in the domestic swimming competition, on the fence next to the pool, the audience's expectant eyes like a tide, everyone is eager to see the legendary athlete back on the field, when he walks to the pool, his heart is unconsciously surrounded by this passion, despite the turmoil, this is still his favorite stage
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The moment of the competition finally came, Sun Yang stood on the jumping platform, the water rippled like his heartbeat, agitating the sound of anticipation, he took a deep breath, held his breath, felt his connection with the water, with the sound of gunshots, he struggled to jump into the water, the strong water brought an incomparable impact, every part of the body seemed to be dancing with the sound of the water, that was the feeling of being alive
At that moment, Sun Yang seemed to come back to life and completely integrated into his own world, the mechanical timer was constantly turning, everything around him was blurred, only the water flow was with his consciousness, his movements gradually flowed, as if he had found the rhythm of the past, his heartbeat was consistent with the frequency of the water waves, and all the pressure turned into a powerful power
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In the audience, the white heat is rising, cheers and cheers set off this grand night, the eyes are locked on the pool without being disturbed, and the audience's expectations become more and more hot with each floating, although there are strong competitors in front of him, Sun Yang catches his fantasy self, his efforts and love of swimming are intertwined into a beautiful picture in this moment
As a young generation, he is not only a competitor, but also a witness to Sun Yang's mental journey, seeing his idol shine again, his heart is flashing with future dreams, every moment is a different experience, it is more like a journey that does not want to end, warmth and hope are intertwined
As the race progressed, Sun Yang seemed to find his rhythm in the river of time, and every swim was like a beautiful puzzle piece, he knew that every fluctuation in the water was paving the way for him, everything that passed through was no longer a lonely boat, and the shouts of the audience were surging like a tide, inspiring him to keep moving forward
With the end of the competition, Sun Yang set his eyes on the distance, and a new sense of mission was touched in his heart, and he realized that swimming is not only an individual competition, but also the collective memory and moving of the whole country
In this journey of faith, Sun Yang knew that his role was about to change, and he was no longer a solo athlete, but the spiritual leader of the whole team, hoping to inspire more young swimmers and move the swimming career forward
The realization of each goal can not be isolated in one person, whether it is Sun Yang's personal comeback, or the rise of Pan Zhanle, it is the wheel of Chinese swimming that is constantly turning, carrying the dream of every swimmer, the direction of the water flow will change, but the spirit and enthusiasm will always accompany and guide the way forward for the ideal