Peng Xuwei breaks Asian record to win women's 200m backstroke gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games(1/4)

China's Peng Xuwei competes in the women's 200m backstroke final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sept. 22, 2026. Peng won the gold in 2 minutes and 5.77 seconds, setting a new Asian record. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)

China's Peng Xuwei (left) and 17-year-old teammate Sun Mingxia pose for a photo after the medal ceremony. Sun won the silver medal in the women's 200m backstroke at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sept. 22, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)

China's Peng Xuwei celebrates after winning the women's 200m backstroke final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sept. 22, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)

China's Peng Xuwei (left) and 17-year-old teammate Sun Mingxia pose for a photo after the medal ceremony. Sun won the silver medal in the women's 200m backstroke at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on Sept. 22, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Nan)