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Posts from the ‘Aquatics’ Category

Aug 14

Sun Yang shaking hands with Mack Horton

Doping Allegations, Flag Blunders and Medals: China’s Experience During Week 1 of the Rio Olympics

Week one of the 2016 Rio Olympics has come upon us and despite it not being the best of games like in previous periods, there has never been a dull moment. China, once again, has been showing that it is a force to be reckoned with as it has collected its fair share of medals and broken a couple of records along the way.

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Aug 3

Gold medalist Ye Shiwen is trying to enjoy her maiden Olympic success, while being accused of doping

Doping Allegations Against Ye Shiwen Hamper Stellar Performances in the Pool at the London Olympic Games

When 16-year-old Chinese swimming sensation Ye Shiwen stepped out of the pool and was draped with the gold medal after winning the women's 400-meter individual medley at the London Olympic Games last Saturday at the Aquatics Center, it should have been a moment for her to enjoy the spotlight as family and friends back in China celebrated her success.

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