World champion Zhao Jing asserted her women's sprint authority by winning the 100m backstroke final at the Chinese National Games on Monday.

Zhao, winner of the Rome World Championships and world record holder in 50m backstroke, swam 58.96 seconds.

Gao Chang from east China's Shandong province was second in 59.31 and the bronze medal went to Zhou Xinyan from Shanghai, who placed first overall after Sunday's preliminary and semifinal.

A record of 525 swimmers from China's 24 provincial teams, Hong Kong, and the Chinese Army compete for gold in 32 events of the swimming competition slated for Oct. 17-24.

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