Asian Games Day 5 Brings Swimming Gold and Gymnastics Drama
Japan's Asian Games campaign produced another day of records and medals on September 23, with Shoon Mitsunaga setting a national record to win the men's 100-meter butterfly, both Japanese gymnastics teams taking silver behind China, and Toshikazu Yamanishi adding to the host nation's athletics medal haul. (News On Japan)
Asian Games Day 5 saw Japan secure swimming gold and gymnastics drama, with Shoon Mitsunaga setting a national record in the men's 100-meter butterfly and China's Yu Zidi winning three individual swimming golds. Both Japanese gymnastics teams finished second to China in their respective finals, despite strong performances from individual gymnasts. The Asian Games will continue through October 4, with athletics beginning its seven-day program in Nagoya.
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