China's Zhang Yufei wins women's 100m butterfly gold at swimming worlds
Share - WeChat
FUKUOKA, Japan -- China's Zhang Yufei won her first world title in the women's 100 meters butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships here on Monday.
Zhang, 200m butterfly champion and 100m silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, clocked 56.12 seconds to earn China the second gold in swimming at the Fukuoka worlds, only minutes after Qin Haiyang triumphed in the men's 100m breaststroke.
"I feel wonderful. It is amazing," said 25-year-old Zhang, who collected seven bronze medals in her four previous worlds.
Canada's Margaret MacNeil finished second in 56.45 seconds, and defending champion Torri Huske of the United States was third in 56.61.
Most Popular
- Coordinated anti-doping effort in full swing
- Chengdu AG defends King Pro League title, sets world record at Bird's Nest
- Paving Serie A pathway for Fujian youths
- Croatian diver already eyeing next breathtaking achievement
- Making good use of the current, upgraded venues are greener than ever
- Celebrating the people's Games
Highlights
What's Hot






























