Japan’s Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games

Japan’s 17-year-old swimmer Shin Ohashi has broken the men’s 200-metre breaststroke world record on the way to Asian Games gold and soaked up the moment in front of a thrilled home crowd.

Al Jazeera English3 sources1 min read5 days agoFiled September 24, 2026

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