Yan Chen sets World Record
Oct 14, 1997
Yan Chen 16, of China, has set a new World Record with a time of 4:34.79 in the womens 400 I.M. at the Chinese National Games. The previous record of 4:36.10 was set by Petra Schneider of East Germany in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on August 1, 1982. This World Record is pending until ratified by FINA.
Yan Chen's 400 I.M. progression 1994 13 4:57.05 1995 14 4:46.33 1996 15 4:40.85 1997 16 4:34.79**There are two Yan Chen's on the Chinese national team.