Xu Jiayu

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Xu Jiayu's career is marked by extraordinary longevity and consistency. He has won medals at two Olympics and two consecutive world championships, a feat few backstroke swimmers achieve. His 2026 Asian record in the 50m backstroke, breaking the 24-second barrier for the first time by an Asian, is a historic milestone that underscores his technical brilliance and dedication to improvement. With 56 career medals across international competitions, he stands as one of China's most decorated swimmers of his generation.

AwardsXu Jiayu has won two Olympic silver medals and two world championship golds in the 100m backstroke. He also holds multiple Chinese national titles and set the Asian record in the 50m backstroke in 2026. His World Aquatics profile lists 56 total medals across Olympic and AQUA events.

Honours & Distinctions

Asian record holder in 50m backstroke

World Aquatics·2026

Set the Asian record of 23.92 seconds, becoming the first Asian swimmer under 24 seconds.

Chinese national record holder in all backstroke distances

Chinese Swimming Association·Ongoing

Holds national records in the 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke.

Records & Feats

First Asian swimmer under 24 seconds in 50m backstroke

Historic First·2026

Set the Asian record with a time of 23.92 seconds at the Chinese National Championships in 2026.

Two-time consecutive world champion in 100m backstroke

Career Milestone·2019

Won the 100m backstroke at the 2017 and 2019 World Aquatics Championships.