The pool deck at Singapore’s OCBC Aquatic Centre will witness something extraordinary this week – not just world-class swimming, but an Olympic champion swimming purely for joy. Zhang Yufei, China’s golden girl who dominated Tokyo 2020 with 2 golds and 2 silvers, arrives at the World Championships with an attitude that would shock her younger self: "I’m actually feeling relaxed."
In an exclusive pre-competition interview that’s gone viral on Weibo, the 25-year-old dropped this bombshell: "Now I can completely enjoy the fun of swimming. As long as I hit my target time, these two months of training won’t be wasted." For someone who used to tie her self-worth to every hundredth of a second, this zen-like approach marks a radical transformation.
Teammates whisper about the change. "She used to be this bundle of nerves before big meets," reveals a national team member who asked to remain anonymous. "Now she’s the one calming others down. It’s like watching someone finally exhale after holding their breath for a decade."
The shift didn’t happen overnight. After three Olympic cycles (she debuted at Rio 2016 as a wide-eyed 18-year-old), Zhang describes her evolution with characteristic humor: "People say I’ve matured – probably because I’m practically an auntie now!" Then comes the kicker that resonated with millions online: "But that little girl inside me? She still pops up when I least expect it."
Sports psychologists are calling this a masterclass in sustainable excellence. Dr. Li Wen from Beijing Sport University explains: "What we’re seeing is an athlete transitioning from outcome dependency to process orientation. The great ones all make this shift – Federer did it, Phelps too. It’s how careers last."
As Zhang prepares for her 100m butterfly (where she’s reigning Olympic champion), fans are noticing something different. Not in her stroke technique – that’s as pristine as ever – but in the way she interacts with volunteers, the extra seconds she takes to sign autographs, the unforced smiles during warm-ups.
Maybe true greatness isn’t about the weight of medals around your neck, but the lightness in your heart when you dive in. As millions of Chinese fans cheer her on this week, they’re not just rooting for wins – they’re celebrating an athlete who’s finally given herself permission to enjoy the ride.
So here’s our question to you: When was the last time you rediscovered joy in something you’ve done for years? Share your ‘inner child’ moments in the comments!
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