Asia

Xu Jiayu Hits New Chinese Record Of 24.38 For 50 Back Gold

28-year-old Xu Jiayu just posted the fastest 50m backstroke of his career en route gold on day two of the 2023 Asian Games.

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China Claims All Available Golds On Day One Of 2023 Asian Games

Li Bingjie grabbed gold in the women’s 1500m freestyle, one of seven podium-topping performances by host nation China on day one of the 2023 Asian Games.

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Pan Zhanle On His 46.97 100 Free: “It Was A Bit Disappointing”

19-year-old newly-minted Asian Games champion Pan Zhanle speaks after his monster 46.97 100m freestyle victory in Hangzhou.

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2023 Asian Games: Day One National Record Roundup

Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong clocked a new national record en route to bronze in the women’s 50m breast on day one of the 2023 Asian Games.

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2023 Asian Games: Day 1 Meet Record Roundup

Catch up on the numerous Asian Games Records which fell on day one of the prestigious competition which kicked off today from Hangzhou, China.

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Tang Qianting Produces 29.92 Asian Record In Women’s 50 Breast

19-year-old Tang Qianting of China hit a new Asian Record of 29.92 while competing in the heats of the women’s 50m breaststroke.

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Wang Shun Crushes 1:54.62 200 IM As 3rd-Best Performer In History

29-year-old Olympic champion Wang Shun busted out the fastest 200m IM of his career, hitting 1:54.62 for a new Asian Record.

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China’s Pan Zhanle Rips 46.97 100 Free As 5th Fastest Performer Ever (Video)

19-year-old Pan Zhanle of China just ripped a new Asian Record of 46.97 to become the 5th fastest 100 freestyler in history.

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How To Watch The 2023 Asian Games

Swimming action for the 2023 Asian Games kicks off today from Hangzhou, China, with the women’s 200m fly and men’s 200m IM among the events.

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2023 Asian Games: Zhang Yufei Eyes Potential MVP History

Olympic multi-gold medalist Zhang Yufei of China is eyeing the goal of becoming just the 2nd woman ever to be named Asian Games MVP.

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2023 Asian Games: Eddie Wang, Kim Seoyeong Carry Respective Opening Ceremony Flags

Eddie Wang of Chinese Taipei and Kim Seoyeong of South Korea will carry their respective nations’ flag in today’s opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games.

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2023 Asian Games: Olympic Champion Wang Shun Eyeing 200 IM Glory

29-year-old Olympic champion Wang Shun is looking to put his stamp on the Asian Games with gold in the men’s 200m IM in Hangzhou.

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2023 Asian Games: Opening Ceremony In Progress With Qin Haiyang As China’s Flag Bearer

Newly-minted men’s 200m breaststroke World Record holder Qin Haiyang has been selected as China’s flag bearer at the 19th Asian Games.

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Auburn Inks Russian Olympian Elizaveta Klevanovich for Spring Semester

Klevanovich’s best LCM times converted to SCY would have made the A-final in both the 50 free and 100 free at the 2023 SEC Championships.

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2023 Asian Games: Entries Released For Action Kicking Off On Sunday

Check out key swimmers set to compete at the 2023 Asian Games whose action kicks off this Sunday, September 24th from Hangzhou, China.

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