China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record
Summary
China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi won her third gold medal at the Asian Games by setting a new record in the 400m individual medley. She has now won gold in all her individual events at the Games and is seen as a strong contender for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Key Facts
- Yu Zidi is 13 years old and from China.
- She won the 400m individual medley at the Asian Games with a time of 4 minutes 28.56 seconds, setting a new Games record.
- This win completed her sweep of three individual gold medals: 200m butterfly, 200m individual medley, and 400m individual medley.
- Yu broke the previous 400m Games record by about 4.5 seconds, set by Ye Shiwen in 2014.
- Her 400m time this year is the fourth fastest in the world.
- She was the youngest medalist at the last World Aquatics Championships, winning bronze in a relay at age 12.
- Yu beat experienced swimmers like seven-time Olympic medalist Regan Smith in recent competitions.
- Her story of being discovered at a water park and overcoming shy interviews has become popular on social media in China.
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