China sets Asian record to win men's 4x200m freestyle relay at Asian Games(1/4)

Team China poses at the award ceremony at the men's 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)

China completed a comeback in the final 50 meters to win the men's 4x200m freestyle relay gold in an Asian record of 7:00.17 at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.

Composed of Xu Haibo, Fei Liwei, Pan Zhanle and Zhang Zhanshuo, Team China returned to the top of the Asian Games podium in the event for the first time in 16 years, while lowering the Asian record previously set by China.

Zhang Zhanshuo (top) and Pan Zhanle are during a baton exchange at the men's 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)

Team China celebrates after the race of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)

Zhang Zhanshuo, the anchor swimmer for China, competes at the men's 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)