China’s Olympic campaign got off to a flying start as Yang Junxuan won the country’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the women’s 200m butterfly event.
The 21-year-old swimmer dominated the competition, finishing with a time of 2:04.53 and setting a new Olympic record in the process.
Yang’s victory was met with jubilation from the Chinese contingent in Paris, with teammates and officials rushing to congratulate her on her achievement.
The gold medal is a testament to China’s growing strength in aquatic sports, and is expected to inspire a new generation of Chinese swimmers to follow in Yang’s footsteps.
The win marks a perfect start to the Paris Olympics for China, who will be looking to build on this momentum and secure further medals across a range of disciplines. With a strong team and high hopes, China is poised for a successful Games.
