This swimming complex in Beijing may be half a world away from London.
But people here are rejoicing after a pair of Chinese swimmers - Sun Yang and Ye Shiwen - won Olympic gold on Saturday.
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 30-YEAR-OLD BEIJING RESIDENT WU WANSHI, SAYING:
"As a swimming enthusiast, I feel very excited and happy. I am very proud of Sun Yang. As a Chinese, I hope China's swimming team can win more gold medals in the rest of the contests."
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 24-YEAR-OLD BEIJING RESIDENT GAO CONG HUI, SAYING:
"We were so excited to see how Ye Shiwen was left behind at first, then surged ahead to win the gold medal and break the world record in the end. We are so proud of our athletes. Go Chinese team!"
The 16-year-old Ye smashed the world record to win the women's 400 metres individual medley.
And Sun took home the men's 400 metres freestyle - becoming the first Chinese man to win an Olympic swimming title.
Fans will be watching closely this week as both swimmers head back to the pool looking to increase China's medal haul.
The country topped the Olympic table after Saturday with four golds and two bronzes.
Andrew Raven, Reuters
