Zhang Zishuai

    I am a swimmer, and I am a national first-class athlete now. My friends always ask me how I can swim so fast. Here, I want to say: No pain, no gain.

    When I was young, I didn’t like swimming. But my mother told me that perseverance leads to victory. So I decided to continue practicing. Three years ago, I was rated a national second-class athlete, and at that time, I was facing my senior high school entrance examination. I had to study, which meant I couldn’t spend my time swimming. But I didn’t give up. During my senior high years, due to my diligence and hard work, I finally became a national first-class athlete. Fortunately, I was pre-admitted to Tongji University even before taking the national college entrance examination.

    Swimming brings me happiness, good health and friendships. I will always love swimming.