Japan teenager Shin Ohashi overcomes Covid and fever to smash breaststroke world record
Swimmer wins 200m gold at Asian Games with 39C fever
TL;DR
- Shin Ohashi broke the men's 200m breaststroke world record with a time of 2:04.83 at the Asian Games.
- The 17-year-old swimmer believes his recent Covid illness, which included a 39C fever, contributed to his record-breaking performance by ensuring adequate rest.
- This is Ohashi's second gold medal at the Games, following his win in the 100m breaststroke.
- He aims to win gold at next year's world championships and the Olympics, aspiring to emulate Japanese breaststroke legend Kosuke Kitajima.