Chinese 13-Year-Old Yu Zidi Wins Second Gold Medal in the Pool at Asian Games
- On Monday, 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi won the women's 200m individual medley at the Asian Games in Tokyo, clocking 2:06.10 to set new Asian Games and Asian records.
- Following her record-breaking 200m butterfly win on Sunday, the teenager secured her first major gold medal with a time of 2:05.08, eclipsing the previous Asian Games record by nearly half a second.
- Clocking 2:06.10, Yu finished just 0.40 seconds behind the world record set by Canadian Summer McIntosh, positioning the young swimmer as a significant prospect for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Hong Kong Olympic medalist Siobhan Haughey praised Yu's readiness for major competition, saying she is 'definitely capable of going to the LA Olympics' and performing well under pressure at big meets.
- Validating her current dominance, Yu's rapid rise from winning bronze as a 12-year-old at the 2025 World Championships reflects a broader shift toward younger athletes redefining competitive swimming standards.
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13-year-old Chinese schoolgirl Yu Zidi closes in on third Asian Games gold
Yu Zidi, the 13-year-old Chinese swimmer, has qualified for the women's 400m individual medley final at the Asian Games. She topped the heats with a time of 4 minutes 39.43 seconds, outperforming Japan's Mio Narita. Yu has already won two gold medals in Tokyo this week, raising expectations for her future. Her remarkable achievements have drawn significant attention in China and beyond.
At just 13 years old, Yu Zidi has already captured the spotlight at the 2026 Asian Games, winning two gold medals and setting a new record.
Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- and her team-mates say her stunning success is no longer a surprise.
Yu Zidi continues to shock the swimming world. At the Asian Games, the 13-year-old (!) set the world's second-fastest time ever.
Yu, 13, Wins Record-Breaking First Major Gold Medal
At just 13, Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi has already made her mark on the Asian Games. She won gold in the 200m butterfly with a record-breaking performance. Yu touched the wall in 2 minutes 05.08 seconds, breaking the previous Asian Games record. The record was set by compatriot Zhang Yufei nearly three years ago. She… Continue reading Yu, 13, Wins Record-Breaking First Major Gold Medal
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