Spectators watch as the swimmers compete in the Yangtze River event in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, July 16. [Photo by Chen Liang/Asianewsphoto] |
The number of competitors in the team race was about 3,525, forming 38 teams in total. The most attractive players were twin sisters named Hu Yimin and Huang Xiaoyin. They learnt swimming in their childhood. The twins said "the Yangtze River Crossing Activity is a characteristic feature in Wuhan. As the young generation, we need to develop spirit of hard work and inherit our Chinese culture."Zhao Jing, the former world champion, said Thursday's water temperature was suitable for swimming.