Beijing, Nov 12, 2025 (AFP) - Swimming sensation Yu, 13, stuns again with Asian record

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2025-11-12

Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi sent shockwaves through the swimming world again with a blistering Asian record time at China's National Games in Shenzhen. Yu, who turned 13 in October, swam an impressive 2:07:41 to claim gold in the women's 200 metre individual medley on Tuesday. The schoolgirl from northern Hebei province beat the 2:07:57 her compatriot Ye Shiwen swam at the 2012 London Olympics, months before Yu was even born. Yu's time, met......

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