Yu Zidi, a 12-year-old swimmer, qualified for the world championships in Singapore following her impressive performance at China's nationals. Her time in the 200m butterfly is among the fastest globally and narrowly missed Olympic medal contention last year. Yu also posted a strong time in the 400m individual medley. Training since the age of six at Hebei Taihua Jinye Swimming Club, she focuses on technical events. Despite being under the typical age requirement of 14 for competition, her qualifying times allowed her to compete at this elite level.
Yu Zidi's exceptional timing in the 200m butterfly and 400m individual medley has earned her a place in the world championships, marking her as a remarkable talent.
Currently, Yu Zidi's times are faster than those of Summer McIntosh at the same age, highlighting her elite standing among young swimmers globally.
Yu expressed that being 12 gives her an advantage, indicating her ambition to strengthen and gain experience in world-class competitions.
World Aquatics regulations typically require swimmers to be at least 14, but qualifying times allow Yu to compete due to her outstanding performance.
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