Xu Jiayu Clocks Asian Record 23.92 50 Back Amid Technical Stroke Revamp

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
2026 CHINESE NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTuesday, June 16 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
Hangzhou, China
LCM (50 meters)
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Day 2 RecapOver two days of the Chinese National Swimming Championships, Xu Jiayu is responsible for undoubtedly one of the most impactful swims thus far, as he swam to a new Asian record in the 50 backstroke with the continent’s first-ever sub-24-second performance in 23.92.
The swim moves him into a tie with Justi