China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m
Summary
Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo made history by winning seven gold medals at a single Asian Games, setting a new record. Meanwhile, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson won the men’s 100m race, marking Thailand’s first gold in that event since 1978.Key Facts
- Zhang Zhanshuo, 19 years old, won seven gold medals in swimming at the Asian Games.
- Zhang set a Games record in the men’s 400m freestyle with a time of 3:41.28.
- Zhang also won gold in the 200m, 800m, and 1,500m freestyle races and three relay events.
- Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson won the men’s 100m in 9.90 seconds, breaking his own Games record.
- Thailand’s last men’s 100m gold was in 1978 by Suchart Jairsuraparp.
- Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo won gold in the men’s vault and floor, completing major titles.
- South Korea defeated China in women’s basketball semifinals and will play Japan for gold.
- North Korean weightlifter Oh Kwang Ok set three world records and won gold in the 57kg class.
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