On top of their game

7. Zou Jingyuan (male, gymnastics)

Zou continued his dominance on the parallel bars, becoming the first four-time winner in the event at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, before claiming a third consecutive National Games title. At the 15th National Games, he also clinched the gold medal in the all-around event, which consisted of pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, floor exercises, vault and high bar routines.

8. Qin Haiyang (male, swimming)

After setbacks at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Qin rebounded strongly at the World Aquatics Championships, winning gold medals in the men's 100m and 200m breaststroke and a bronze in the 50m breaststroke, becoming the only Asian swimmer to claim gold at this year's championships.