Swimmer Nguyen Huu Kim Son from Da Nang gave impressive performances in individual and relay races in the swimming event of the ongoing National Age Group Swimming and Diving Championships 2020 in Quang Ninh Province.

The 2020 National Age Group Swimming and Diving Championships is taking place in Quang Ninh Province from 17 - 23 June.

This year’s event attracts the participation of more than 350 divers and swimmers, in 44 teams from 29 provinces and cities nationwide.

Son set a new record after finishing the men’s 400m mixed event in 4mins 21.76 secs, which broke his own previous record in 4mins 23.06 secs.

Besides, Son and other members of the city’s relay teams took 2 gold medals in the men's 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relay races.

After the first 2 days of the swimming competition, the city’s team finished in 5^th place after grabbing a total of 6 gold medals, 6 silver and 5 bronze.

Previously, the Da Nang team had finished in the 4^th place in the diving event of the Championships with 5 gold medals, 7 silver and 8 bronze.

By BAO AN - Translated by MAI DUNG