Chinese Swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo Becomes First Athlete to Win Seven Gold Medals at a Single Asian Games
Summary
China’s Zhang Zhanshuo became the first athlete to win seven gold medals at a single Asian Games after taking the men’s 400-meter freestyle title in record time. Thailand’s Puripol Bunson also set a record in the men’s 100 meters, while Japan’s Shin Ohashi broke the world record in the 200-meter breaststroke.
Key Points
- Zhang Zhanshuo won his seventh gold medal at the Asian Games by setting a record in the men’s 400-meter freestyle.
- The Chinese swimmer became the first athlete to win seven golds at a single Asian Games.
- Thailand’s Puripol Bunson won the men’s 100 meters in a record 9.90 seconds, ending Thailand’s long gold drought in the event.
- Japan’s Shin Ohashi broke the world record in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke, and China continued to dominate swimming medals.
