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Teen swimmer Tedd Chan breaks national record at Asian Games debut
Singapore's 16-year-old Tedd Chan has set a new national record in the 50-metre backstroke at the Asian Games, eclipsing a mark that had stood for nearly a decade. The breakthrough performance also secured Chan a spot in the final.
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Tedd Chan clocked a time of under 25.13 seconds in the 50-metre backstroke at the ongoing Asian Games, breaking the national record that had been set by Quah Zheng Wen in 2015. The teenager's maiden appearance at the continental sporting showcase has proven successful, with the qualifying time earning him a berth in the final.
Chan's record-breaking performance marks a significant milestone for Singapore's swimming programme, which has been actively developing young talent to compete at regional and international levels. The 16-year-old's achievement underscores the depth of emerging swimmers in the republic and their readiness to challenge established regional standards.
The Asian Games, held every four years, serves as a key platform for athletes across Asia to test themselves against top continental competitors. For Chan, the competition has provided an opportunity to make an early mark on the regional stage and demonstrate his potential as a future standard-bearer for Singapore swimming.