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Chinese teen Yu Zidi wins third gold, smashes Asian Games swimming record
The 13-year-old swimming sensation captured her third medal of the Games with a dominant 400-meter freestyle performance. Yu Zidi's winning time shattered the previous Asian Games record by approximately 4.5 seconds.
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Yu Zidi cemented her status as one of Asia's most promising young swimmers by winning a third gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games, with a commanding performance in the 400-meter freestyle event.
The 13-year-old Chinese competitor's winning time eclipsed the previous continental record of 4 minutes 5.79 seconds, which had stood since 2014 when it was set by compatriot Ye Shiwen at the Incheon Games. Yu Zidi's margin of victory underscored the significant leap in her competitive abilities.
The teenage swimmer's three gold medals at the Games represent a remarkable achievement for an athlete at such an early stage of her career. Her performances have drawn considerable attention in China and across the region, positioning her as a potential medal contender for future international competitions.
Yu Zidi's record-breaking outing in the pool reflects the depth of swimming talent emerging from China's sports development programs, continuing a tradition of excellence in the sport at the Asian Games.