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17-year-old japanese swimmer sets world record at 200m breaststroke

Japanese Shin Ohashi set a world record in the 200 meters breaststroke at the Asian Games. The swimmer covered the distance in 2 minutes 04.83 seconds.

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Japanese Shin Ohashi set a world record in the 200 meters breaststroke at the Asian Games. The swimmer covered the distance in 2 minutes 04.83 seconds.

The previous achievement belonged to the Chinese Qin Hayain. At the World Cup 2023, the athlete showed the result of 2 minutes 05.48 seconds.

17-year-old Shin Ohashi is a two-time world junior champion. At the Asian Games, which are held in Japan, he previously took gold at a distance of 100 meters.

The Games are held every four years under the administration of the Olympic Council of Asia. The competition will end on October 4.

Arnold Kabanov

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