
Chinese swimmer Li Bingjie set a new Asian short-course record in the 1,500m freestyle at the national championships, finishing in 15 minutes and 34.09 seconds.
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Li Bingjie broke the previous Asian short-course record held by Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee, which had been set 11 days prior.
China’s top swimmers have returned to the pool following their dominant Asian Games display and once again put their competitors on notice with strong performances at the national championships.
Li Bingjie reclaimed the women’s 1,500m freestyle short-course Asian record in style, clocking 15 minutes and 34.09 seconds to win gold on Monday.
The 24-year-old shaved 4.32 seconds off the previous Asian mark of 15:38.41, set by Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee just 11 days earlier.
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