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Qin Haiyang

2017–present · Swept all three breaststroke world titles in 2023 with a 200 m world record.

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According to GOAT Rank's current model, Qin Haiyang ranks #1176 globally and #90 in Swimming, with a GOAT Score of 81.1 (83.6 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

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Sources: World Aquatics, Olympedia, IOC results · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 98%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
81.1
In-sport score
83.6
Swimming
Cross-sport score
81.1
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 46/100 · total legacy 73.6
World Championship golds
5
World records
1
Breaststroke titles at one Worlds
3
Asian Games golds
3
Olympic medals
1

Category profile

Dominance
86
Peak
94
Longevity
70
Honours
82
Statistics
86

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
20170
20181
20191
20201
20212
20225
20233
20242
20252

Data sources

  • World Aquatics
  • Olympedia
  • IOC results

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Qin Haiyang ranks #90 in Swimming

Qin Haiyang ranks #90 in Swimming and #1176 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 83.6/100.

The verified career covers 2017–present and 9 documented seasons. Peak is 94/100, with Peak the strongest category at 94/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: World Championship golds 5, World records 1, Breaststroke titles at one Worlds 3, Asian Games golds 3.

Nearest context: ahead Lenny Krayzelburg (83.6); behind Ashley Callus (83.6). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Qin Haiyang GOAT Score explained

Dominance86/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 86/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak94/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 94/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity70/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 70/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours82/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics86/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 86/100, based on the verified career record.

Qin Haiyang — frequently asked

Is Qin Haiyang the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Qin Haiyang ranks #90 in Swimming with a GOAT Score of 83.6/100, behind Michael Phelps (98.1).
What is Qin Haiyang's GOAT Score?
83.6/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 86 (25%), Peak 94 (20%), Longevity 70 (20%), Honours 82 (20%), Statistics 86 (15%).
Where does Qin Haiyang rank all time?
#1176 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #90 in Swimming.
Qin Haiyang vs Lenny Krayzelburg: who ranks higher?
Qin Haiyang ranks higher at 83.6 versus Lenny Krayzelburg at 83.6, a margin of 0.0 points.

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