China's internet was filled with joy and pride as the country's swimmers achieved a historic victory over Team USA in the men's 4x100m medley at the Olympics. This triumph came amidst intense scrutiny following a doping controversy that had surrounded the Chinese team.
The final leg of the relay saw Pan Zhanle, who had set a world record in the 100m freestyle the previous week, propel China from third place to first, surpassing both American and French competitors in a remarkable display of skill and determination.
This victory marked China's second swimming gold in Paris, yet the success of the team has been met with skepticism outside of China, particularly within the elite swimming community.
Following the race, Pan expressed confidence in their performance, stating, 'The race is over, and the championship is ours. It shouldn't be us who are dissatisfied; it should be the others.'
