SportsChina’s 13-year-old swimming star raises questions about child athletes

China’s Yu Zidi, 13, has won three Asian Games swimming gold medals and set three Games records, adding to a world-championship bronze. Her rapid rise has revived debate about elite competition for teenagers, the pressure placed on young talents and the need for educational, physical and mental support.

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