The FINA Short Course World Cup Shanghai has just come to an end, and our "new swimmer" Pan Zhanle lost 0.03 seconds to Italy's Chekong in the men's 100m freestyle final and only finished second. That's a full 0.58 seconds off his own Asian record! To be honest, as a fan of him, I am still a little disappointed in my heart.
But then again, we can't be too demanding of Pan Zhanle. After all, his main goal now is the World Championships in Singapore next year, and this Shanghai tournament may be an opportunity for him to train. Besides, there is still a big difference between the short course and the long course competition, and our Pan Zhanle may be better at the long course event.
From "rookie" to "new star", Pan Zhanle's growth path
Speaking of Pan Zhanle's growth process, it is really emotional. At the end of 2021, he represented the national team for the first time at the World Championships in Dubai, when he was still a "rookie", only finishing fifth. At the 2022 Melbourne Short Course World Championships, the young man made rapid progress and set an Asian record of 45.77 seconds in one fell swoop! Although it didn't finish in the top five, it was quite a result.
Unfortunately, there will be no World Championships in the short course in 2023, and Pan Zhanle will not be able to participate in the three sub-tournaments of the World Cup. But it doesn't matter, our Xiao Pan showed his skills at the Paris Olympics, won two gold medals, and suddenly became a new idol in the Chinese swimming world! This progress is faster than his swimming!
Short course: a double test of skill and physical strength
When it comes to short course competitions, it really puts a higher demand on the technical and physical strength of the athletes. Compared to the long course, the short course has a lot more turns, and the athlete needs to maintain good technical movement during each turn, and the physical strength must be reasonably distributed. This is not something that ordinary people can do!
I heard that Pan Zhanle's usual training focus is still on the long course event, after all, the Olympics use the long course. So it's understandable that the results of this short course competition are not satisfactory. However, I think that if Pan Zhanle can put more effort into the short course event, maybe he will be able to shine in the short course field in the future!
The future is promising: Pan Zhanle's new journey
Although the results of this competition in Shanghai are not ideal, I think Pan Zhanle's future is still full of hope. I heard that he will participate in the short course races in Incheon, Singapore, and the Budapest Short Course World Championships. These competitions may be more about gaining experience for him to prepare for next year's World Championships in Singapore.
I think the most important thing for Pan Zhanle now is to maintain a good attitude and not put too much pressure on himself. After all, he is already a double Olympic gold medalist and has already proven his strength. In the next competition, he should be preparing for a bigger goal, take your time, and believe that he will definitely achieve better results in the short course field!
The "new idol" of swimming: what is the charm of Pan Zhanle?
Speaking of Pan Zhanle, I have to mention his sunny and handsome energy. Every time I see him fighting the field, I feel very handsome! And the modest and low-key attitude he usually gives interviews also makes people feel very kind.
However, I think Pan Zhanle still needs to pay more attention to his image management. After all, this is an era of national entertainment, and as a sports star, in addition to competition results, personal image is also very important. I hope that while maintaining his strength, he can also continue to improve in terms of personal charm and become a role model for more young people.
In the final analysis, Pan Zhanle is still a young man, and his future is very malleable. Although he didn't win the gold medal in Shanghai this time, I believe that as long as he continues to work hard, he will definitely have a better performance in the future. As a fan of him, I will always support him, and hope that he can go further and further in his swimming career and win glory for the country!
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