Ernie Gawilan retains Asian Para Games swimming title in Japan
Gawilan finished in 4:56.72, ahead of China’s Yilong Zhang, while Singapore’s Wi Soong Toh took bronze.
Ernie Gawilan retained his gold medal in the S7 men’s 400m freestyle at the Asian Para Games in Japan, completing the race in 4:56.72.
China’s Yilong Zhang finished second, 4.64 seconds behind Gawilan. Singapore’s Wi Soong Toh secured third place with a time of 5:24.23.
Gawilan had previously won gold in the same event in 2018 and 2022.
According to the Paralympics website, the S classification applies to freestyle events. The accompanying number depends on the para athlete’s physical impairment.
