Chinese · Yiyang, China · Born 17 May 1999Chinese breaststroke star who won all three breaststroke titles at the 2023 World Championships, breaking the 200m breaststroke world record.
Born on February 18, 2000, in Harbin, China, this breaststroke specialist emerged from the northeastern province of Heilongjiang to become one of swimming's most formidable competitors. Growing up in a region known more for winter sports than aquatic pursuits, he began swimming at a young age and quickly demonstrated exceptional natural ability in the breaststroke disciplines. Qin Haiyang's ascent to international prominence accelerated through the early 2020s as he consistently improved his technique and race times. His breakthrough came at major international competitions where he established himself as a serious contender in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke events. The swimmer's training regimen, developed under China's national swimming program, emphasized the technical precision and explosive power that would become his trademark characteristics in competition. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Qin achieved the pinnacle of his career by capturing multiple gold medals in breaststroke events, cementing his status among the sport's elite performers. His victories represented not only personal triumph but also China's continued emergence as a swimming powerhouse on the global stage. Throughout his competitive career, he has been recognized for his distinctive stroke mechanics, particularly his powerful underwater phase and efficient turn technique, which have set him apart from his international competitors. Qin Haiyang's success has contributed significantly to the growing strength of Chinese swimming, inspiring a new generation of swimmers in his home country. His achievements have helped elevate the profile of breaststroke swimming in China and demonstrated the effectiveness of the nation's systematic approach to developing world-class aquatic athletes. As one of the premier breaststrokers of the modern era, his technical innovations and competitive success have influenced training methods and stroke development worldwide, establishing him as a defining figure in contemporary competitive swimming.
First man to sweep all three breaststroke events at a single Worlds (2023)
How They Played
Powerful breaststroke technique with exceptional underwater phase
Lasting Impact
Dominant breaststroke swimmer who broke multiple world records
Career Honours
- 2023 Worlds triple gold (50/100/200 breaststroke, WR in 200)
- 2025 Worlds gold 100m & 200m breaststroke, bronze 50m
Chinese Athletes