Zhang Yufei

Zhang Yufei in 2015

Zhang Yufei (Chinese: 张雨霏) (born 19 April 1998) is a Chinese competitive swimmer who specializes in sprint freestyle and butterfly events. Considered one of the most promising swimmers in the international scene, she currently holds a world junior record in the 200 m butterfly.

Quotes

• But I just want to say if I cannot win the gold eventually, I will not let my rivals win easily. We need to fight for it. I can accept not standing on the highest podium, but I will never give up.
  • "Zhang swims and smiles her way into nation's hearts" in China Daily (27 July 2021)

• I didn't even want to train, I was just playing, but I was persuaded to come back by the coach at the time. He said that you can't train like this. Everyone has a low point. Why can't you persist?
  • "Zhang Yufei's mother has a huge influence on her. When her mother appeared, she looked amazing" in INF News

• Just treat every day as a new day to swim. When it's used up, recharge it, and when it's used up, recharge it again.
  • "Forced to open! Zhang Yufei: At the beginning of the National Games, I only signed up for 6 items, but the coach secretly added 2 items" in 163.com (19 September 2021)

• At the beginning, I thought I was an ordinary athlete, and I didn't think too much about it. But as people asked me for a lot of things, I also felt that I should pay attention to my words and deeds. No longer. Can't let my temper anymore.
  • "Forced to open! Zhang Yufei: At the beginning of the National Games, I only signed up for 6 items, but the coach secretly added 2 items" in 163.com (19 September 2021)