Asian Games 2026 Men’s 100m Butterfly Swimming Final
September 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Men’s 100m Butterfly Swimming Final at the 2026 Asian Games is one of the most spectacular sprint events in aquatics, held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Event Details
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Men’s 100m Butterfly Swimming Final |
| Date | September 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Tokyo Aquatics Centre |
| Sport | Swimming |
About This Event
The 100m Butterfly is renowned for its demanding technique and explosive power. Swimmers must execute the butterfly stroke — simultaneous overhead arm recovery and dolphin kick — for 2 lengths at maximum speed. The event is visually dramatic and athletically extreme, combining power, speed, and precise coordination.
Format
Heats qualify swimmers for the final. The 8 fastest qualifiers contest the gold medal race, with the quickest seeded in the centre lanes. The swimmer completing 100 metres butterfly in the shortest time wins.
Nations to Watch
China has produced world-class butterfly swimmers. Japan’s deep pool of talent also challenges for gold. Singapore, South Korea, and Hong Kong have fielded strong 100m butterfly competitors at recent Asian Games.
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