Born is the winner of 5 gold medals, the first such in this Asian Games.
The amazing record was made by “Chinese Mermaid” Xu Yanwei (19, photo), who participated in the swimming that ended on Oct. 5th. Before Busan Asian Games, few would recognize her as a swimmer. But, starting on Oct. 1st, she won her first gold medal in the women’s 800m relay, in 100m free style (Oct. 2), in 400m relay (Oct. 3), in 50m free style Oct. 4), and in 400m medley relay (Oct. 5th). Thus, she has become the athlete who has won the most medals.
She, born in Shanghai, started swimming at the age of 5. Last year, she won the champion of China, grabbing 4 gold medals.
But her performance in the world-level competitions was poor. The only time she won a gold medal was at the International Short Course Game. China, in the meanwhile, does not value her records made this time. Her records are a little distant away from the world records.
He coach, who has trained her for a long time, opined, “In terms of physical conditions, she is not so much advantaged. (172cm). But she has a good sense of how to maneuver in the water. Considering that she is just 19 now, she will surely turn her potential into reality.”