Who is Yu Zidi, China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation?
Summary
Yu Zidi, a 13-year-old swimmer from China, has broken two Asian Games records in the 200m individual medley and butterfly events. She also holds the Asian record and is close to the world record in the 200m individual medley, making her one of the top young swimmers in the sport today.Key Facts
- Yu Zidi was born on October 16, 2012, in Baoding, China.
- She was noticed by a coach at age six during a visit to a water park.
- At the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, she set a new Asian record in the 200m individual medley with a time of 2:06.10.
- Yu won gold in both the 200m individual medley and 200m butterfly, breaking previous Asian Games records.
- Her 200m individual medley time is the second-fastest ever, just 0.40 seconds behind the world record.
- Zidi won bronze at the 2025 World Swimming Championships when she was 12.
- World Aquatics allowed her to compete below the usual age limit because she met required qualifying times.
- She aims to improve her swimming technique and plans to compete for more medals at the Asian Games.
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