--- title: "13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi wins third Asian Games gold" description: "Most outlets highlighted Yu Zidi’s achievement of winning her third gold medal at the Asian Games, noting her previous victories in the 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley. One outlet added a forward-looking perspective, suggesting her performance could position her as a potential sensation at the future Los Angeles Olympics." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9608-china-swim-sensation-13-sets-asian-games-record-after-japan site: HarZaviya language: en --- # 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi wins third Asian Games gold sports · updated 25 Sep 2026, 5:56 AM PKT · 20–25 Sep 2026 · 18 articles from 8 outlets over 4 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Sep 2026 — 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi wins third Asian Games gold (2 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted Yu Zidi’s achievement of winning her third gold medal at the Asian Games, noting her previous victories in the 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley. One outlet added a forward-looking perspective, suggesting her performance could position her as a potential sensation at the future Los Angeles Olympics. - **Daily Times** — [Swim sensation Yu, 13, set for Olympic take-off after golden Asian Games](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1558053/swim-sensation-yu-13-set-for-olympic-take-off-after-golden-asian-games/) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:56 AM PKT > China’s 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi has stamped her mark all over the Asian Games and she could cause a sensation at the Los Angeles Olympics in two years’ time. The schoolgirl won all three individual races she swam this week in Tokyo with Asian Games records — a series of performances that belied her […] - **BOL News** — [13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi seals third Asian Games gold medal](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/13-year-old-swimmer-yu-zidi-seals-third-asian-games-gold-medal) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:47 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The victory gave Yu her third gold medal of the Games. She had previously won the 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley. ### 23 Sep 2026 — 13-year-old Yu Zidi aims for third Asian Games gold (4 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted Yu Zidi’s age and her pursuit of a third gold medal at the Asian Games. One outlet noted her success as “no longer a surprise” based on teammate comments, while another described her achievement as historic. Both excerpts emphasized her performance in the heats and her status as a rising swimming star. - **Dawn** — [Swim sensation Yu, 13, set for Olympic take-off after golden Asian Games](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032303/swim-sensation-yu-13-set-for-olympic-take-off-after-golden-asian-games) · 24 Sep 2026, 11:22 AM PKT > China’s 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi has stamped her mark all over the Asian Games and she could cause a sensation at the Los Angeles Olympics in two years’ time. The schoolgirl won all three individual races she swam this week in Tokyo with Asian Games records – a series of performances that belied her tender age. Out of the pool she proved herself to be a typical teenager, joking arou... - **Daily Times** — [Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557554/schoolgirl-yu-13-fastest-again-in-bid-for-third-asian-games-gold/) · 24 Sep 2026, 6:11 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday — and her team-mates say her stunning success is no longer a surprise. Yu has already won two golds in Tokyo in Games-record times and will go for a third title in […] - **The Nation** — [China’s Yu Zidi completes golden hat-trick](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/china-s-yu-zidi-completes-golden-hat-trick) · 24 Sep 2026, 3:58 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > NAGOYA - China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a remarkable hat-trick of gold medals at the Asian Games on Wednesday, adding the women’s 400m individual medley title to her victories in the 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley. - **Minute Mirror** — [13-year-old Yu Zidi makes Asian Games history](https://minutemirror.com.pk/13-year-old-yu-zidi-makes-asian-games-history-634328/) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Chinese swimming sensation Yu Zidi has created history at the Asian Games by winning three individual gold medals at just 13 years of age. ### 21 Sep 2026 — 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi wins two golds at Asian Games (6 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted Yu Zidi's record-breaking performance in the 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley, emphasizing her age and the speed of her victories. Some also noted her potential ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while others briefly mentioned Japan’s first gold in the Games. The framing was largely consistent, with a focus on Yu’s achievements and the timing of her record-setting swims. - **The Nation** — [Teenage sensation Yu Zidi strikes second gold as China dominate Asian Games](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Sep-2026/teenage-sensation-yu-zidi-strikes-second-gold-china-dominate-asian-games) · 22 Sep 2026, 2:47 AM PKT > NAGOYA - Thirteen-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi continued her remarkable rise at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, claiming her second gold medal in as many days as China strengthened its grip on the top of the medal table. - **Dawn** — [Yu, 13, smashes record again with second Asian Games gold](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031636/yu-13-smashes-record-again-with-second-asian-games-gold) · 21 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi smashed another Asian Games record for her second gold in as many days on Monday, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics. Yu gave another glimpse of her enormous potential in Tokyo as she scorched to victory in the women’s 200m individual medley in 2min 06.10sec. That was 0.72sec faster than the previous Asian Games record, held by compatriot ... - **BOL News** — [13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi sets Asian Games record](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/13-year-old-chinese-swimmer-yu-zidi-sets-asian-games-record) · 21 Sep 2026, 8:52 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Yu finished more than three seconds ahead of compatriot Chang Mohan, while Japan’s Misa Okuzono took the bronze medal. - **ARY News (English)** — [Yu, 13, smashes record again with second Asian Games gold](https://arynews.tv/yu-13-smashes-record-again-with-second-asian-games-gold) · 21 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Yu gave another glimpse of her enormous potential in Tokyo as she scorched to victory in the women's 200m individual medley in 2min 06.10sec. - **Minute Mirror** — [13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi makes history at Asian Games](https://minutemirror.com.pk/13-year-old-chinese-swimmer-yu-zidi-makes-history-at-asian-games-633176/) · 21 Sep 2026, 12:27 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi wins 200m butterfly gold at the Asian Games, setting a new record with a stunning 2:05.08.... - **Business Recorder** — [Japan win first gold of home Games, prodigy Yu leads China's pool surge](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440494/japan-win-first-gold-of-home-games-prodigy-yu-leads-chinas-pool-surge) · 21 Sep 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > NAGOYA: Hosts Japan won the first event of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, but China wasted ​precious little time racing to a double-digit gold-medal haul with teenage sensation Yu Zidi clinching the women’s 200m butterfly title in Games record ‌time. China’s Olympic champion Pan Zhanle secured gold in the men’s 100m freestyle. While his time of 47.61 seconds fell short of his own world... ### 20 Sep 2026 — Japan wins first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old swimmer sets record (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with Japan's first gold medal at the Asian Games and China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi setting a record. 24 News HD and Dawn highlighted Yu’s performance and potential future in the Olympics, while The Nation noted China’s overall dominance in swimming. Framing varied slightly, with some emphasizing Japan’s early success and others focusing more on China’s rapid medal accumulation. - **The Nation** — [Japan claim first Asian Games gold as China surge into double figures](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Sep-2026/japan-claim-first-asian-games-gold-china-surge-double-figures) · 21 Sep 2026, 3:05 AM PKT > NAGOYA - Hosts Japan claimed the first gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, while China quickly established its dominance with a string of swimming triumphs, including a Games-record performance by teenage sensation Yu Zidi in the women’s 200-metre butterfly. - **Dawn** — [China swim sensation, 13, sets Asian Games record after Japan win early](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031394/china-swim-sensation-13-sets-asian-games-record-after-japan-win-early) · 21 Sep 2026, 12:06 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi set an Asian Games record as she scorched to gold on Sunday’s first full day of competition, after hosts Japan celebrated early success. The first gold medal of the 20th edition of the two-week multi-sport extravaganza went to Japan’s Takumi Hojo in the men’s individual triathlon. In the evening, it was over to Yu as the schoolgirl who turns 14 next month... - **24 News HD** — [China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Sep-2026/china-s-13-year-old-yu-scorches-first-major-gold-asian-games) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:15 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi warned she could go even faster after smashing an Asian Games record to win gold in Japan on Sunday, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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