China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Japan
Sports

19-year-old Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo made history by winning seven gold medals at a single Asian Games, including a Games-record in the men's 400m freestyle with a time of 3:41.28. He also secured golds in the 200m, 800m, 1500m freestyle events and three relays. On the track, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson won the men's 100m. The Games are mainly hosted in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture, with swimming, equestrian, and diving events in Tokyo.
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