Yu Zidi, 12, became the youngest-ever medalist during her debut at the World Aquatics Championships. But she may face a toxic sports fandom at home after her rise to fame.

Léon Marchand has broken one world record already in the 200-meter individual medley. He’ll try for a second on Sunday in the ...

Yu Zidi became the youngest athlete to medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on July 31, 2025 when China won ...

American Kate Douglass got the U.S. its fifth individual gold in these championships, taking the 200 breaststroke in 2:18.50, ...

Chinese 12-year-old Yu Zidi has won a bronze medal at the swim world championships, an astounding feat for a girl who would ...

In light of 12-year-old Yu Zidi competing at the World Championships in Singapore, World Aquatics will evaluate its age-limit ...

Yu Zidi, a 12-year-old Chinese athlete, has become the youngest swimmer in history to win a medal at the World Aquatics ...

China’s Yu Zidi has already burst onto the swimming scene, but the 12-year-old made more history at the 2025 World Aquatics ...

Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, 12, has become the youngest medallist in World Aquatics Championships history after earning relay ...

Yu Zidi of China is only 12 years old and will race at the world swimming championships later this month in Singapore.