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AChinese retired swimmerdefended herself against social media users criticizing herchoice of swimsuitas being too revealing.

In 2022, she retired from competitive swimming and became an influencer.

The 28-year-old accompanied the post with different photos of herself at the beach and by the pool.

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One of them featured a brown fur jacket and floral shorts edited onto a poolside picture.

Should I wear down jackets instead of a swimsuit while swimming?

asked the 28-year-old Chinese star

She added: I learned to swim at the age of five.

Former Chinese athlete smiling in a stylish outfit, standing by a canal in a shopping mall. Gucci store visible in background.

Swimming has become an inseparable part of my life.

I love myself in a swimsuit, and I appreciate seeing other girls in swimwear.

I hope my social media content conveys a positive attitude towards life to my audience.

Liu Xiang in a swimsuit standing in a sunlit pool, water glistening on her skin, conveying grace and confidence.

Am I doing anything wrong?

Be brave and confident to be yourself, one fan wrote.

You are obviously healthy and beautiful, why do some people talk so much?

Former Chinese national athlete on the beach, wearing a floral swimsuit, stands confidently by a palm tree.

A third follower added: An independent and free soul is the source of happiness.

Being yourself is more important than anything else.

You are you and you will always be you.

Liu Xiang’s edited photo of her in a fur coat with floral skirt while swimming in the pool, addressing criticism about her swimsuits

Swimsuits are not p*rnographic, how dare anyone question you?

Just be yourself and share what you love, we all love you, a separate user stated.

Its a healthy beauty.

Smiling former Chinese athlete Liu Xiang in a swimsuit, standing in a pool.

I embrace everything about myself

Its absolutely right to show your true self, somebody else noted.

Swimming is not just a sport; its a way of life.

I support your confidence and determination.

Liu Xiang in a white dress smiling at a swimming event, poolside in a sports arena during Paris Olynpics.

What kind of people criticize Liu?

They must have shadows in their minds, leading them to perceive everything negatively, a separate user suggested.

Earlier this year,Liuresponded to a user who commented onher weight gain, particularly in her legs.

Former Chinese national athlete speaks at event in purple outfit, addressing criticism regarding weight gain

OK, I know I am fat.

Its a healthy beauty.

I embrace everything about myself.

Comment by Collin KD HS responding to criticism of a revealing swimsuit, stating it looks very conservative and normal.

I am the most beautiful one, the content creator replied, as per theSouth China Morning Post.

The former gymnast reportedly gained millions of followers after her ban was lifted a week later.

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Comment discussing former Chinese national athlete Liu Xiang’s swimsuit pose.

Comment supporting Liu Xiang, former Chinese national athlete, in response to swimsuit criticism.

Comment defending Liu Xiang against swimsuit criticism, emphasizing personal perspectives and flow in swimming.

Craig Reynolds comments on netizens' views in a social media post about former athlete Liu Xiang and a swimsuit.

Comment criticizing Liu Xiang’s revealing swimsuit, discussing judgmental attitudes, uses emojis.

Social media comment supports former Chinese national athlete Liu Xiang amidst swimsuit criticism.