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13-Year-Old Phenom Claims Gold with Record Swim
21 Sep
Summary
- Yu Zidi set a new Asian Games record in the 200m butterfly.
- The 13-year-old's record time was two minutes 05.08 seconds.
- Yu expressed a desire to swim even faster in future competitions.
Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi has captured her inaugural major gold medal at the Asian Games, achieving this feat with a remarkable, record-setting performance. At just thirteen years old, Yu competed in the 200-meter butterfly event.
Her final time of two minutes 05.08 seconds not only secured her the gold medal but also established a new Asian Games record, surpassing the prior benchmark set three years ago. Yu Zidi has expressed her aspirations for continued success in the sport.
With potential participation anticipated at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Yu Zidi conveyed her determination, stating her hope to achieve even greater speeds in her upcoming races. The Asian Games commenced on September 19th and will continue until October 4th.
