SHANGHAI (AP) — Zhao Jing of China gave the home crowd an early thrill Tuesday, winning the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the world swimming championships.
Zhao finished in 59.05 seconds, sending red-clad and drum-beating fans into celebration in the second final of the night,
Anastasia Zueva of Russia took the silver with a time of 59.06
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