'It's just special': Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee smashes 15-year national record at World Aquatics Championships

SINGAPORE: After her 22nd birthday, swimmer Gan Ching Hwee set a new national record in the women’s 400m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships, clocking 4:09.81, surpassing Lynette Lim’s 2009 record. Gan, who previously broke national records in the 800m and 1500m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, expressed surprise at her performance and remains focused on upcoming competitions.

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