Chang Ya-Chia Wins Gold by Breaking National Record Two Days in a Row at Nat'l Middle School Games, Qualifies for Nagoya Asian Games in 50m Backstroke
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- Chang Ya-Chia Wins Gold by Breaking National Record Two Days in a Row at Nat'l Middle School Games, Qualifies for Nagoya Asian Games in 50m Backstroke
- 18-year-old Taiwanese swimmer Chang Ya-Chia broke the national record in the women's 50m backstroke with a time of 28.50 at the National Middle School Athletic Games, qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 19, 2026
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18-year-old Taiwanese swimmer Chang Ya-Chia broke the national record in the women's 50m backstroke with a time of 28.50 at the National Middle School Athletic Games, qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games.
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- Chang Ya-Chia Wins Gold by Breaking National Record Two Days in a Row at Nat'l Middle School Games, Qualifies for Nagoya Asian Games in 50m Backstroke (April 19, 2026), PR Times
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- April 19, 2026
18-year-old Taiwanese swimmer Chang Ya-Chia broke the national record in the women's 50m backstroke with a time of 28.50 at the National Middle School Athletic Games, qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games.
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Central News Agency
(CNA Reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 19th) Taiwan's new generation "Backstroke Queen" Chang Ya-Chia won gold in the women's 50-meter backstroke final at the National Middle School Athletic Games today with a time of 28.50 seconds. She shattered the national record set by Liao Yu-Fei two years ago, breaking the national record for the second time in this tournament, and successfully met the qualifying standard for the Nagoya Asian Games.
The 115th National Middle School Athletic Games kicked off in Chiayi. Following her rewriting of her own national record in the women's 100-meter backstroke yesterday, the 18-year-old new generation "Backstroke Queen" Chang Ya-Chia kept up the momentum in today's women's 50-meter backstroke final, surging to a time of 28.50 to snatch the gold medal. Not only did she break the national record again, but she also achieved her goal of qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games.
In an interview with the Central News Agency, Chang Ya-Chia mentioned that after breaking the 100-meter backstroke national record at last year's National Games, she continued the same training regimen, comprehensively improving everything from physical fitness to her core. Coupled with gradually stabilizing her water techniques and improving physical condition, this became the key to breaking two national records at the National Middle School Athletic Games. "It can be considered the result of the past few months of training, and it also proves that my strength is moving forward step by step."
As a Taiwanese-Japanese athlete, Chang Ya-Chia followed her older sister on the path of swimming and gradually stood out, especially excelling in the backstroke. After entering the high school division of Mingdao High School, she chose to study in the International Department. Under the pressure of heavy coursework, her training was not neglected at all. She plans to challenge herself in the United States after graduation, enrolling at the University of Michigan, a traditional powerhouse in NCAA Division 1, with the goal of continuing to break through under the stimulation of a new environment. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150419
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(CNA Reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 19th) Taiwan's new generation "Backstroke Queen" Chang Ya-Chia won gold in the women's 50-meter backstroke final at the National Middle School Athletic Games today with a time of 28.50 seconds. She shattered the national record set by Liao Yu-Fei two years ago, breaking the national record for the second time in this tournament, and successfully met the qualifying standard for the Nagoya Asian Games.
The 115th National Middle School Athletic Games kicked off in Chiayi. Following her rewriting of her own national record in the women's 100-meter backstroke yesterday, the 18-year-old new generation "Backstroke Queen" Chang Ya-Chia kept up the momentum in today's women's 50-meter backstroke final, surging to a time of 28.50 to snatch the gold medal. Not only did she break the national record again, but she also achieved her goal of qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games.
In an interview with the Central News Agency, Chang Ya-Chia mentioned that after breaking the 100-meter backstroke national record at last year's National Games, she continued the same training regimen, comprehensively improving everything from physical fitness to her core. Coupled with gradually stabilizing her water techniques and improving physical condition, this became the key to breaking two national records at the National Middle School Athletic Games. "It can be considered the result of the past few months of training, and it also proves that my strength is moving forward step by step."
As a Taiwanese-Japanese athlete, Chang Ya-Chia followed her older sister on the path of swimming and gradually stood out, especially excelling in the backstroke. After entering the high school division of Mingdao High School, she chose to study in the International Department. Under the pressure of heavy coursework, her training was not neglected at all. She plans to challenge herself in the United States after graduation, enrolling at the University of Michigan, a traditional powerhouse in NCAA Division 1, with the goal of continuing to break through under the stimulation of a new environment. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150419
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FAQ
What was the record time set by Zhang Yajia?
She recorded 28.50 seconds in the 50-meter backstroke, breaking the national record.
Where does Zhang Yajia plan to attend college after high school?
After graduating from high school, she plans to attend the University of Michigan, a strong Division 1 school in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) in the United States.
What is the reason for this record-breaking performance?
Zhang Yajia attributes her improved performance to a thorough training regimen focusing on core strength and foundational physical fitness since last year's National Games, which has stabilized her technique in the water.