# Yu Zidi Swims Faster After Asian Games Gold

> China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi vows faster swims after Asian Games record.
- Title: Yu Zidi Swims Faster After Asian Games Gold · Malay Mail
- Summary: China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi vows faster swims after Asian Games record. China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi set a new Asian Games record in the…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/20/it-was-only-soso-chinas-yu-zidi-13-vows-faster-swims-after-asian-games-gold/235902
- Published: 2026-09-20T18:38:34+00:00
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## Yu Zidi Wins Asian Games Gold
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi won gold in the women's 200m butterfly at the Asian Games in Tokyo, setting a new record time of 2min 05.08sec.

> It was only so-so
## Yu Zidi's Time Improvement
Yu improved her time by 0.9 seconds compared to the previous Asian Games record set by Zhang Yufei three years ago.
## Yu's Ambition for Faster Speed
Yu said she hopes to swim even faster, noting her technique is still slightly lacking and needs work on head position and leg movement.

> I need to lower my head earlier, reach farther forward and improve the movement of my legs
## Yu's Historic Achievements
Yu became the youngest swimming world championships medallist at age 12, winning bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
## Yu's Olympic Aspirations
Yu is expected to be a serious contender at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after her rapid rise in international competitions.
## Training Challenges for Young Athletes
Some in the swimming world question the mental and physical impact of high-level training on young athletes like Yu.
## Key takeaway

China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi set a new Asian Games record in the women's 200m butterfly, aiming to swim faster for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.