China's Wan, Wang sweep Asian Games gold, silver in women's 50m backstroke

China's Wan Letian competes in the final of the women's 50m backstroke swimming event during the 2026 Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on September 21, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

China's Wan Letian and Wang Xueer swept the gold and silver medals in the women's 50m backstroke at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday.

Wan finished first in 27.47 seconds, followed by fellow athlete Wang in 27.66. South Korea's Kim Seung-won took bronze in 27.72.