In the early morning of August 3, 2024, a high-profile battle was staged in the Chinese swimming pool.
Chinese veteran Wang Shun and France's rising star Leon · Marchand compete in the men's 200m individual medley.
This competition not only attracted the attention of a large number of swimming fans, but also caused a lot of controversy.
Leon · Marchand won the gold medal in 1:54.06, which not only broke the Olympic record, but also catapulted him to the top of the pool.
This achievement made him famous overnight, and became the focus of discussion in the media and audiences.
In contrast, China's Wang Shun won the bronze medal in 1:56.00.
Although his performance was not bad, he failed to surpass Farchamp, which made many Chinese swimming fans feel regretful and frustrated.
After the match, the controversy turned to Farchamp's physical condition.
Farchamp's face was visibly purple after coming out of the water, a peculiar that immediately attracted widespread attention.
CCTV commentator Zhao Jing said bluntly during the commentary: Why is Farchamp's face so purple! The comment put the spotlight back on Farchamp, with many netizens also expressing their opinions on social media.
Some netizens said in the discussion area: I also saw Farchamp's face purple abnormally, I was really shocked, I don't know if he is a little uncomfortable.
There is also speculation: is it because the intensity of the game is too high, or is there some other reason? Regardless, though, it's really less common.
Some netizens felt that Zhao Jing's comment was a bit too direct: How could the commentator dare to say it? Although Farchamp's face was strange, it was not good to say it so directly.
Another part of netizens supported Zhao Jing, thinking: Zhao Jing dares to say the doubts in everyone's hearts, which I think is very good, it can attract more attention, and maybe the problem can be explained.
As a former world champion, Zhao Jing's commentary style has always been full of passion and support for Chinese swimming.
At the 2009 World Championships in Rome, she won the women's 50m backstroke in 27.06 seconds and broke the world record.
In that game, her performance shocked the audience, and she gained a large number of fans as a result.
In the men's 100m freestyle final of the Paris Olympics, Zhao Jing cheered for Pan Zhanle with her excited voice, and her sincere devotion and inspiring commentary style were deeply loved by the audience.
This questioning of Farchamp caused quite a stir.
Zhao Jing's outspokenness shocked many viewers and sparked a wide range of discussions.
Many netizens expressed their opinions on social media, some people thought that Zhao Jing's comment was very necessary, and one netizen said: Zhao Jing's comment hit the core, and Farchamp's face is too strange and worth paying attention to.
Another netizen said: Zhao Jing is right, we can't always be silent, if there is a problem, we should raise it so that more people know.
Some netizens have reservations about Zhao Jing's approach, believing that such comments may have negative consequences.
A netizen left a message: Although Zhao Jing's comment is a bit sharp, it is also easy to misunderstand, so you should be careful, after all, everyone is cheering for Chinese swimming.
Wang's defeat sparked a lot of discussion, and many people began to focus on the technical factors behind the match.
Farchamp's coach is none other than Phelps' coach, and this technical background undoubtedly gives him an added advantage.
Phelps' place in the swimming world speaks for itself, and his coaching team also has a deep accumulation of technical and tactical skills.
This kind of strong technical support is indeed a great help for Farchamp.
Wang Shun really showed his top-notch ability in pacing during the game.
His ability to adapt his pace to the situation in each of the races is particularly crucial.
For example, in the first half of the race, he will maintain a relatively steady pace, although there are competitors in front of him who fight fiercely, he has never changed his pace because of the performance of others.
This confidence and calmness allow him to remain stable and unfazed in critical moments.
That's one of the reasons why he was able to stay calm in the tight races and perform well in the final sprint.
Some netizens discussed on social media after the game: Wang Shun is really too stable! His ability to adjust the pace at any time during the game is very reassuring to watch.
Especially in the final decisive stage, he not only did not be disturbed by the fierce competition in front of him, but played better and better, which is really amazing!
Others added: his physical foundation is really too solid.
It can be seen that he is very attentive in his usual training, not only focusing on the improvement of endurance, but also on the training of explosiveness.
This all-round training allows him to maintain a high level of fitness even during long competitions.
The all-around event of individual medley has very high requirements for physical fitness, and Wang Shun can perform well in this kind of event, which is really a combination of his physical fitness and skills.
Some netizens also talked about Wang Shun's daily training and shared some interesting insights.
A coach I know said that Wang Shun trains a lot every day, and the training content is very targeted.
Not only did he improve his swimming skills, but he also made a lot of physical preparations.
This all-round training method really makes him comfortable in the game.
Some netizens also mentioned in the discussion: Farchamp's coach is Phelps' coach, and the technical support behind this is definitely not ordinary, and Wang Shun can win the bronze medal is already very remarkable.
Another netizen added: Wang Shun performed well in the game, but in the face of such a strong opponent, the technical gap may be really difficult to make up.
These comments reflect the concern about the technical factors that affect the outcome of the match.
After the competition, many people began to discuss the issue of technology and fair competition.
Some netizens said: This game shows the huge technical gap, although Farchan's performance is also excellent, but without such a coaching team, the result may be different.
There are also people who believe that Chinese swimming is becoming more and more competitive on the international stage, and we need more technical investment and support in order to occupy a favorable position in future competitions.
Zhao Jing's bold speech has also become a hot topic.
Her comments were more than just a reaction to the results of the game, but a protest against inequality.
A netizen said: Zhao Jing dared to say the doubts in everyone's hearts, which let us see the courage of the Chinese swimming community.
Another netizen mentioned: This counterattack shows that the Chinese swimming community is no longer silent, and we should pay more attention to the issues of technology and fair competition in the future.
This competition is not only a contest between Wang Shun and Farchamp, but also a profound reflection on the fair competition of swimming skills.
The waves in the pool are over, but the discussion that this contest brings continues.
The voice of Chinese swimming is being heard by more and more people, and what we look forward to is that in the future competitions, Chinese athletes can play better and bring more surprises to everyone.
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