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Silver in Tokyo: Gan Ching Hwee Breaks National Record

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-20 · Updated 2026-09-20 09:28 UTC
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Gan Ching Hwee has claimed Singapore's first individual Asian Games swimming medal in seven years by taking silver in the 1,500m freestyle. Her performance set a new national record for the full distance and a new split record for the first 800m, adding to her collection of national titles in shorter freestyle events.

  • GN sports/multisport (en-US) confirms Gan also shattered the national record for the first 800m split with a time of 8:29.56, further cementing her dominance in distance freestyle. The report highlights that she now holds national records across the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1,500m freestyle events, following a consistent upward trajectory since her fifth-place finish in 2018.

    Source: The Straits Times

  • Gan Ching Hwee carves a new national record in Tokyo, securing Singapore's first individual Asian Games medal in seven years.

    Source: CNA
Based on reporting by CNA and The Straits Times, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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