More teen magic in Asian Games pool as Kojima thrills Japan
The 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima's triumph in the men's 400-meter individual medley set a Games record of 4 minutes, 7.02 seconds.
The 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima's triumph in the men's 400-meter individual medley set a Games record of 4 minutes, 7.02 seconds.
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