Kim Young-beom sets Asian Games record in men's 50m freestyle
TOKYO — Kim Young-beom broke a three-year-old Asian Games record in the men's 50-meter freestyle swimming in Tokyo on Monday. Kim won the heats for the men's shortest freestyle race with a time of 21.71 seconds at Tokyo Aquatics Centre, which is hosting all swimming events during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Kim improved the record held by his compatriot, Ji Yu-chan, by 0.01 second. Ji, who won…
Tokyo — On Monday, Kim Young-beom shattered the Asian Games record in the men's 50-meter freestyle swimming event. At the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, the venue hosting all swimming competitions during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Kim Young-beom clocked a time of 21.71 seconds in the heats, surpassing his compatriot Ji Yu-chan's record of 21.72 seconds by a mere 0.01 second.
Ji Yu-chan, who won the gold medal in the 2023 Asian Games, finished the heats in 22.23 seconds, placing third overall. The two South Korean swimmers will face off in the final on Monday evening, along with eight other competitors. Kim, who secured a silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle on Sunday, expressed his satisfaction, stating that he felt the fruits of his labor.
After seeing his time posted on the scoreboard, he remarked, "Hard work never betrays anyone." Kim emphasized the importance of maintaining focus during the event, noting that records are uncommon during heats, as athletes typically reserve their best performances for the finals.
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