Hayden Kwan celebrates during the Long Course Time Trial at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Hong Kong Swimming Association
Hayden Kwan celebrates during the Long Course Time Trial at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Hong Kong Swimming Association
Swimming

A star is born at Hong Kong swim trials as Hayden Kwan beats 2 records – but his times won’t count

  • The 19-year-old swims under two Hong Kong best times but will not enter record books because he is fulfilling residency requirement after arriving from US
  • Kwan swims nearly 5 seconds faster than 200 metres backstroke record and also dips under 100 metres best at Long Course Time Trial

Hayden Kwan celebrates during the Long Course Time Trial at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Hong Kong Swimming Association
Hayden Kwan celebrates during the Long Course Time Trial at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Hong Kong Swimming Association
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