Asia

Qin Haiyang Goes 57 In 100 Breast For Fifth Time In 2023, Ties Asian Record

Qin Haiyang is distancing himself from the rest of the world in men’s breaststroke, and that was fully on display Friday at the World Cup in Berlin.

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2023 World Cup Berlin Day 1 Prelims Recap: Hello Cate Campbell

Aussie Cate Campbell beat out Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden to take the top seed in the women’s 50m freestyle in Berlin this morning.

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2023 World Cup Berlin Day One Prelims: Qin Haiyang Hits Series Record In 100 Breast

24-year-old World Record holder Qin Haiyang of China wasted no time making his presence known in the 100m breast this morning in Berlin.

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Adam Peaty Has Qin Haiyang In His Sights Heading Into Berlin

“I can’t wait to get back to racing against the best in the world, like Qin,” says World Record holder Adam Peaty of Great Britain.

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Wang Shun Describes Evolution Of Rivalry With Daiya Seto

Post-Asian Games, Olympic champion Wang Shun of China reflects on his longtime racing relationship with Japan’s Daiya Seto.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Siobhan Haughey Hits 52.17, Lowers Own 100 Free Asian Record

Siobhan Haughey won 100 free gold at the Asian Games in 52.17, setting a new Asian record and moving into #7 on the all-time performers list.

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Asian Games Gold Medalists From South Korea Win Military Exemption

“I think exemption from military service removes a hindrance to an athlete’s life, allowing him to have a longer career,” 50 fly champion Baek Inchul said.

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Hwang Sunwoo Reflects On Asian Games Success As He Inspires Korean Squad

Here what six-time Asian Games medalist Hwang Sunwoo of Korea had to say upon the conclusion of action in Hangzhou, China.

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2023 Asian Games: China Reigns But Korea Makes Its Mark

Swimming at the 2023 Asian Games has concluded with China topping the medal table. But Korea made its mark by beating Japan as the runner-up.

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Zhang Yufei & Rikako Ikee Share Tearful Hug On 50 Fly Asian Games Podium

Japan’s Rikako Ikee claimed 50m butterfly bronze on the final night of the 2023 Asian Games, another heroic finish for the leukemia survivor.

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2023 Asian Games: The Final Night’s Record Roundup

Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda of Japan put up a speedy 1:53.15 to win the men’s 200m fly, breaking the Asian Games Record in the process.

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2023 Asian Games: Lee Juho Keeps The Korean Ball Rolling With 200 Back National Record

28-year-old Lee Juho of South Korea nailed a new national record in the men’s 200m backstroke en route to silver on the final night of the 9th Asian Games.

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2023 Asian Games: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

China’s Qin Haiyang popped a 26.25 in the men’s 50 breast prelims this morning, breaking the Asian Games Record in the event.

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Indiana Freshman Mikkel Lee Turns Heads at Asian Games With 47.25 100 Free Split

Barely into his NCAA career, Singapore’s Mikkel Lee threw down an attention-getting 47.25 anchor leg at the Asian Games this week.

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2023 Asian Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

The men’s 200 breast will see World Record holder Qin Haiyang in action.

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