China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, makes Asian Games history by becoming the first swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single edition of the Games. Multiple outlets report that the achievement comes on Friday as the swimming events conclude for the day, with Zhang adding another title to his haul.
On the track, sprinters also draw attention. The Hong Kong Free Press and Al Jazeera both report that Thai sprinter wins the men’s 100 metres, with Chinese sprinters also taking top honours in sprint events. The reports describe fast, record-level performances in the 100m, alongside Zhang’s continued success in the pool.
The outlets focus on different stars—Al Jazeera highlights Zhang’s seven-gold milestone, while the Hong Kong Free Press gives additional detail by pairing it with the Thai sprint victory and noting the broader pattern of young athletes winning medals across swimming and track events. Despite the emphasis differences, both accounts agree on Zhang’s unprecedented seven-gold record and the Thai sprinter’s 100m win.
