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China's Yu Zidi, Pan Zhanle cruise in Asian Games swimming

Published Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Updated September 20

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Chinese swimmers Yu Zidi, a 13-year-old prodigy, and Olympic champion Pan Zhanle advanced through their respective heats on the first day of the Asian Games in Tokyo. Yu qualified fastest in the women's 200m butterfly, and Pan led the men's 100m freestyle heats.

What We Know — Key Points

  • China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi qualified for the women's 200m butterfly final with the fastest time of two minutes and 7.97 seconds.
  • Olympic champion Pan Zhanle led the men's 100m freestyle heats on the opening day of the Asian Games in Tokyo.

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Chinese Swimmers Advance
  • Channel News Asia

    Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi and Olympic champion Pan Zhanle advanced through their heats on the opening day of the Asian Games in Tokyo. Yu, 13, qualified fastest in the women's 200m butterfly, while Pan, a 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist, led the men's 100m freestyle heats.

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