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Wang Changhao sets the new national record of the men's 50m butterfly at the Chinese national spring swimming championships in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, March 23, 2023. /CFP
Finishing the final race in 23.25 seconds, Wang Changhao of Tianjin grabbed the gold and set the new national record in men's 50m butterfly at the Chinese national spring swimming championships on Thursday.
Earlier on the same day, Wang finished the event's preliminary in 23.32, slicing 0.04 seconds off the six-year-old national record.
"I have got more expectations for myself. I am looking forward to curing the injury and making more breakthroughs in the upcoming races," Wang said.
Wang, the new national record holder of the men's 50m butterfly. /CFP
Olympic champion Zhang Yufei grabbed the women's 50m freestyle gold medal in 24.40 seconds.
"I am satisfied with my performance today. But still, I was not confident enough. It is my hope that more courage will come by to help me face those stronger rivals in the future," Zhang said.
Ye Shiwen took the women's 200m breaststroke gold with 2:24:01. "I am more mature and relaxed in the race now. Do all the details, you will have good results," Ye said.
In other events, Qin Haiyang won the men's 200m breaststroke gold.
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