Asian Games 2026 Women’s 400m Individual Medley Swimming Final
September 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Women’s 400m Individual Medley Swimming Final at the 2026 Asian Games is the longest and most comprehensive individual swimming event, held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Event Details
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Women’s 400m Individual Medley Swimming Final |
| Date | September 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Tokyo Aquatics Centre |
| Sport | Swimming |
About This Event
The 400m Individual Medley is the supreme test of complete swimming mastery. Swimmers complete 100 metres each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle over eight full lengths. The event demands exceptional technique, conditioning, and strategic intelligence. The breaststroke third leg is typically where races are won or lost, as it is the most technique-dependent and slowest of the four strokes.
Format
Heats select the 8 finalists directly. In the gold medal race, four strokes are swum in order over 400 total metres. Pacing across eight lengths and executing flawless stroke transitions are the hallmarks of medal-winning swims.
Nations to Watch
China has dominated women’s 400m IM at the Asian Games for multiple editions. Japan produces consistently strong all-round medley swimmers. South Korea and Kazakhstan also challenge for medals, as the event rewards nations with deep coaching and technical infrastructure across all four strokes.
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