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Asian Games 2026 Men’s 100m Backstroke Swimming Final
September 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Men’s 100m Backstroke Swimming Final at the 2026 Asian Games is one of the premier sprint events in the aquatics programme, held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Event Details
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Men’s 100m Backstroke Swimming Final |
| Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Tokyo Aquatics Centre |
| Sport | Swimming |
About This Event
The 100m Backstroke is a high-speed sprint event swum on the swimmer’s back. Competitors start from the pool wall and must navigate 2 lengths of the 50-metre pool in the fastest time possible. Explosive starts, efficient turns, and powerful arm strokes are essential in this discipline.
Format
Heats determine finalists. The 8 fastest swimmers contest the final, seeded with the fastest qualifiers in the centre lanes. The swimmer completing 100 metres backstroke in the shortest time wins gold.
Nations to Watch
China and Japan have historically traded gold in backstroke events at the Asian Games. South Korea and Kazakhstan also field strong backstroke swimmers. Emerging talent from Singapore and Hong Kong adds to the competitive field.
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