Asian Games 2026 Women’s 200m Individual Medley Swimming Final
September 27 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Women’s 200m Individual Medley Swimming Final at the 2026 Asian Games is the ultimate test of all-round swimming ability, held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Event Details
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Women’s 200m Individual Medley Swimming Final |
| Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Tokyo Aquatics Centre |
| Sport | Swimming |
About This Event
The 200m Individual Medley requires swimmers to complete one length each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle in sequence. It identifies the most complete swimmer in the Asian Games field, demanding proficiency across all four strokes. The transitions between strokes at each turn — and particularly the challenging butterfly-to-backstroke change — are key moments in every race.
Format
Heats and semifinals select the 8 finalists. The gold medal race covers 50 metres of each stroke in order. The fastest overall time wins regardless of individual stroke performance. Strategic transitions and efficient turns are vital.
Nations to Watch
China and Japan dominate women’s Individual Medley at the Asian Games. South Korea fields strong all-round swimmers. The event requires mastery across all disciplines, making it one of the most hard-fought events in the aquatics programme.
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