The Doping Scandal of Chinese Swimmers: What We Know So Far
A Timeline of Events
- 2021: 23 elite Chinese swimmers test positive for Trimetazidine, a banned performance-enhancing drug.
- 2023: The New York Times reports that two more Chinese swimmers have tested positive.
Who is Competing Clean?
Zhang Yufei, a Chinese swimming star, estimates she took 20% of her competitors' drug intake in 2021. She hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean.
Why is This Important?
Few athletes will be under as much scrutiny at the Paris Olympics as the swimmers from China. The positive tests raise questions about the integrity of the sport and the fairness of the competition.
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