Jin Wei's story is truly filled with emotion. This man who once made waves in the swimming pool not only swam to fame himself but also cultivated an Olympic champion, Liu Zige. However, later on, his life became like a drama, with ups and downs that made people exclaim "the plot is too dramatic." Speaking of which, are you curious about what happened? Don't worry, let me slowly tell you.
First, let's talk about his younger days. Back then, Jin Wei was a member of the national team! After retiring in 1988, he didn't idle around; he went to Australia to seek knowledge. It's said that he even collaborated with a top local coach, Ken Wood, and learned many advanced techniques. Some people jokingly say that Jin Wei at that time was like a sponge, absorbing anything useful into his head. However, not only did he absorb knowledge, but he also knew how to share it back home. He founded a place called "Haijian Club," where the training was said to be extremely strict, almost as if military bugles were sounding every morning. But we must admit that this militarized management was indeed very effective. Batch after batch of young athletes were tempered to perfection, not only improving their results but also firmly grasping their moral cultivation. It is understood that for these children, he even paid out of his own pocket to buy equipment and hire excellent coaches. Some parents praised him, saying that he was sincerely dedicated to the sports cause!
However, if we talk about his highlight moments, it would still be the 2008 Beijing Olympics. That year, Liu Zige emerged from nowhere, winning the gold medal in the women's 200m butterfly and incidentally breaking the world record. This girl transformed from an ordinary athlete to an Olympic champion, and she couldn't have done it without the support of her mentor behind the scenes. In one interview, she mentioned, "Without Coach Jin, I might have given up swimming early." These words carry a deep affection. Moreover, she was really generous to her teacher—according to rumors, she specially sent a luxury car to Jin Wei as a token of gratitude. Of course, some people think this seems ostentatious, but from the perspective of a disciple, this is a heartfelt recognition, right?
Just when everyone thought that the relationship between the two could be considered a beautiful tale, a thunderbolt suddenly struck. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Chen Xinyi tested positive for drugs, which exposed the doping scandal. The public opinion exploded, and media reports pointed to the coaching team, including our protagonist, as the mastermind behind the scenes. After that, the Chinese Swimming Association directly announced a ban, ending his career in this circle. Not only that, but various local sports bureaus also posted announcements: anyone who dares to hire this coach in the future will be going against the wind! It's like a person who just climbed to the top of a mountain being kicked off a cliff; the feeling must be unbearable, right?
If things ended here, it might still serve as a warning case to discuss. But his private life was another wave of unrest following the previous one. Looking at the stories of his first two wives, each marriage was inseparable from the word "mentor and apprentice." His first wife, Zhang Xiaojuan, was a young apprentice he met during his studies in Australia; his second wife, Wang Xiaoying, was an encounter during his coaching in China. These two relationships were already complicated enough, and with some rumors circulating among the people, they always stirred up a bit of excitement.
But even more explosive was the third marriage, which turned out to be with Liu Zige herself. When this news came out, online discussions instantly boiled, with some supporting and blessing their love regardless of age, while others continuously raised questions about whether it was an "improper romance." I think that when looking at such matters, it's best to maintain a certain distance for examination. No matter what, the two had a low-key wedding a year after getting married and later held a make-up ceremony, and they even welcomed a daughter into their family. In a sense, they found their own path to happiness. However, it cannot be denied that due to their special identity background and a 23-year age difference, they could not avoid external mockery and criticism.
So you see, a person who was once incredibly brilliant has become the center of controversy in the end, isn't that intriguing? What do we often say? Oh, yes, the moral bottom line cannot be lost. I guess if he had always adhered to principles, even if he experienced failure or setbacks, the public might not have been so relentless. So the question arises: between pursuing success and achieving dreams, do we need to occasionally stop and ask ourselves: what is truly important?