China's 13-Year-Old Yu Zidi Wins Third Gold, Breaks Asian Games Swimming Record
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi won her third gold of the Asian Games, breaking a 400m record that had stood since 2014.
Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, aged 13, won her third gold medal at the Asian Games, setting a new record in the process.
Yu beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, which had been set by China's Ye Shiwen in 2014, by approximately 4.5 seconds. The performance marks a significant milestone for the young swimmer, who has quickly emerged as one of the standout athletes of the Games.
Her result adds to a growing reputation as a rising talent in Chinese swimming, with the record-breaking time drawing attention to her potential on the international stage at such a young age.
The win contributes to China's overall medal tally at the Asian Games, an event that brings together athletes from across the continent to compete in a wide range of sports.
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- China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record — Al Jazeera — All
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