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Paris Olympics Gold Medalist Pan Zhanle's social media bio goes viral for a Genshin Impact reference

The Paris Olympics 2024 is in full swing and professional Chinese freestyle swimmer, Pan Zhanle's social media has taken the Genshin Impact community by storm due to a subtle reference in his bio. The Olympic games have turned out to be quite an event with several athletes receiving recognition from the internet's meme culture and the Chinese swimmer's Weibo bio has definitely caught the eyes of many.

Pan Zhanle's Weibo (The equivalent of Twitter in China) bio features an iconic line by one of the most famous characters from Genshin Impact. Stick with us as we dive deeper into the situation and learn more about this Chinese swimmer who has taken the community by storm.


Chinese athlete Pan Zhanle's Weibo bio references Zhongli from Genshin Impact

Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle has taken the world by storm due to his dedication to his craft. He recently broke the world record in 100m freestyle swimming and won the first Gold Medal in the particular sport, earning himself worldwide praise from critics and netizens alike.

This led a few people to research the athlete, leading to a shocking discovery. The Chinese swimmer's Weibo account bio has an iconic line said by the Geo Archon, Zhongli at the 1:00 mark in his Genshin Impact promotional trailer.

“I wish not for dominion, yet I cannot watch the common folk suffer”

This came as an exciting surprise to many in the game's community, as Zhongli, one of the most popular Genshin Impact characters, has now been referenced by one of the faces representing a nation in the Paris Olympics 2024.

Who is Pan Zhanle, the Chinese Athlete?

Pan is a 19-year-old Chinese swimmer who has made history by breaking the 100m freestyle swimming record in the Paris Olympics 2024. He also won the Gold Medal for his country in the event, launching himself into global fame. He made his international debut back in the 2021 FINA SC World Championships when he was only 17 years old.

The Paris Olympics 2024 saw Pan breaking not only the world record in 100m freestyle swimming but also his own personal record of 46.80 seconds. He has set the bar at an impressive 46.40 seconds in the event, impressing critics and fans alike.


Genshin Impact's grip on the world's mainstream media is undeniable, with its influence spilling over into the realm of professional sports. The impending release of Natlan will boost the game's popularity, further cementing HoYoverse's footing in the mainstream gaming scene.

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