Grace under pressure
Unexpected call up sees super-sub Feng rise to the occasion and help China claim world championships gold
Updated: 2025-07-23 09:51
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The pressure was intense. "I barely slept on the night before the team free preliminaries," she confessed. "I was afraid of forgetting parts of the routine, but, it didn't affect my overall state. My mind felt even clearer."
"Actually, the pressure gradually eased with each day of training," she added. "I made sure not to let my anxiety affect the team. I wanted to be calm in the pool.
"I didn't dwell on the result; I just wanted to do my best.
"Most of the pressure came from my own expectations for a perfect execution."
Since the decision was made for her to join the routine, Feng recalled receiving strong support from her teammates.
