World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Chinese sprinter shatters Jayasinghe's 24-year Asian Games record
Chen Yujie of China has broken Sri Lankan sprint legend Susantika Jayasinghe's long-standing Asian Games record in the women's 100 metres, clocking 11.06 seconds at the 2026 Games.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
China's Chen Yujie has eclipsed a cherished Sri Lankan athletic milestone, surpassing Susantika Jayasinghe's women's 100 metres record that had stood for nearly a quarter-century at the Asian Games.
Chen clocked 11.06 seconds to break the previous mark of 11.15 seconds on September 26 at the 2026 Asian Games. The record had been set by Jayasinghe at the 2002 Games held in Busan, South Korea, where the Sri Lankan sprinter cemented her status as one of the region's most accomplished track athletes.
Jayasinghe's 24-year tenure atop the Asian Games rankings represents a significant achievement in South Asian athletics. The new record by Chen marks a notable progression in women's sprint performance across Asia and reflects the continuing evolution of competitive standards at the continental Games.
The Chinese sprinter's achievement adds to China's dominant track and field presence at the Asian Games, while highlighting the enduring legacy of Jayasinghe's athletic contributions to Sri Lankan sport.