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2023 World University Games: Host Nation China Finishes Atop the Final Medal Table

After a remarkable meet which saw the nation bring home 18 gold medals, China finished out day 7 of the 2023 World University Games atop the medal table.

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Zhang Yufei Unleashes 55.47 Fly Split At WUGs, Now Owns Five of Top 10 Fastest Ever

Zhang’s leg stands up as tied for the eighth-fastest in history, and is faster than what she split at the 2023 World Championships (55.50).

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Qin Haiyang Splits 57.65 to Lead China to WUGS Championship Record in Men’s 4×100 Medley

China sent the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu out with a bang tonight.

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2023 World University Games: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

Leading things off tonight will be Chinese star Zhang Yufei, who comes in as the top seed in tonight’s final of the women’s 50 free.

Zhang Yufei Rips 24.29 50 Free to Break Decade-Old Championship Record at WUGS

Yufei won the women’s 50 free tonight in 24.29, marking her 4th individual gold and 8th overall gold of the meet. 

2023 World University Games: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

The women’s 400 free will feature Chinese distance star Li Bingjie.

2023 World University Games: Polish Swimmers Earn Multiple Golds on Day 6 (Medal Table)

Poland had a golden night on day 6 of the 2023 World University Games to bring their total medal haul up to 13, including 6 golds. 

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2023 World University Games: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Tonight, China’s Li Bingjie will be chasing another gold medal, this time in the women’s 800 free.

Adela Piskorska Cracks WUGS Championship Record with 27.84 in Women’s 50 Back

Poland’s Adela Piskorska won gold in the women’s 50 back final tonight at the 2023 World University Games in Chengdu, China.

2023 World University Games: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

The women’s 50 breast has Brazil’s Jhennifer Conceicao coming in as the top seed, entering with a 30.51.

Watch: Opening Ceremonies For the 2023 World University Games

The 2023 World University Games kicked-off with the opening ceremonies on July 28, featuring the parade of athletes and a spectacle of Chinese culture.

2023 World University Games: Italy Adds 5 Medals on Day 5 to Inch Closer to China

Though China has been dominant through 5 days of competition, Italy had a strong showing on Day 5, adding 5 more medals to their overall total.

2023 World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

All eyes will be on China’s Zhang Yufei in the women’s 100 fly final tonight.

WATCH: Qin Haiyang Win 200 Breast At WUGs in Championship Record of 2:08.09 (Day 4)

World Record holder in the 200 breast Haiyang won the event at the 2023 World University Games in front of his home crowd.

WATCH: Kotryna Teterevkova Win World University Games 100 Breast in 1:06.74 (Day 3)

Zhang Yufei won the 100 free by over a second on night 3 of competition in Chengdu, China at the World University Games.