Shin Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Shin Ohashi, 17, set a new world record in the men's 200m breaststroke at the Asian Games, finishing in 2:04.83 and breaking the previous record of 2:05.48 held by Qin Haiyang. Ohashi's strong performance included a quick start and a powerful finish, marking a significant milestone in his young career. He has previously excelled at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships and World Junior Championships. Following this achievement, Ohashi aims to secure gold at the upcoming World Championships in Beijing this December.
- •Ohashi completed the race in 2:04.83.
- •He became the first man to finish under 2:05 in this event.
- •The previous record was held by Qin Haiyang since 2023.
- •Ohashi previously won gold medals at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships and World Junior Championships.
- •He is preparing for the World Championships in Beijing this December.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Shin Ohashi, 17, breaks 200m breaststroke world record, becomes first man to finish under 2:05
"Shin Ohashi already has one prominent Olympian scared.
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