Chinese Swimming

Sun Yang Swims 3rd-Ranked 400 Free to Open Chinese Nationals

Sun Yang was impressive in winning the men’s 400 free to open the 2015 Chinese Spring Nationals, though the rest of the men’s middle-distance group was underwhelming in their results.

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Potebelleez to Play at BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

The Potbelleez and Hot Dub Time Machine who will perform at the 2015 BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series…

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Psych Sheets Out for 2015 BHP Aquatic Super Series in Perth

American Tyler Clary is the top seed in the men’s 400 IM that will be one of the best races at the series, even without Kosuke Hagino.

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Sun Yang still training in Australia despite severed ties with former coach

Chinese World Record-holder Sun Yang is reportedly still training in Australia, according to NBN News, though Swimming Australia and Sun’s former coach Denis Cotterell have publicly cut ties with him.

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2014 Swammy Awards: Female Breakout Swimmer of the Year

To see all of the 2014 Swammy Award winners, presented by TYR, click here. 2014 Honoree: Sharon van Rouwendaal, Netherlands…

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World Record Holder Sun Yang Was Banned After Positive Doping Test

World Record holder, World and Olympic Champion, Sun Yang has been given a post-facto three-month doping suspension.

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Sun Yang drops out of Chinese 800 free relay with finger injuries, will still compete in individuals in Incheon

China’s Sun Yang dropped out of his country’s 4×200 free relay at the Asian Games today, but does plan to finish out his slate of individual events, according to his coach, Yang Zadong.

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China’s Yu Hexin Breaks Junior World Record in Boys’ 50 Free

China, who has been looking for an elite international male sprinter almost forever, is suddenly making significant headway in that…

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Sun’s Pockets Still Deep Despite An Embarrassing 2013

Chinese Superstar Sun Yang found himself in the second place position when it comes to his country’s top earning athletes…

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Sun Yang Reports On The Progress In His Training After Toe Surgery

After a very long and eventful fall and winter Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Sun Yang has given his fans an update on his training…

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Chad Le Clos, 2013 SwimSwam Swammy Male Swimmer of the Year Award Winner

Chad le Clos rose to global stardom in 2013, and still managed to impress in the pool.

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Sun Eligible For Team Award, But Not For Individual Honour

Sun Yang will still not be eligible for the CCTV Sports Personality of the Year Award, but will considered along with his teammates Wang Shun, Hao Yun and Li Yunqi for the prestigious CCTV team award…

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Four Swimmers, Including Hosszu and Franklin, Nominated for AIPS Award

Missy Franklin was one of four swimmers nominated for the AIPS Athlete of the Year award.

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Sun Yang Given Preferential Treatment While Incarcerated

Olympic champion Sun Yang was released for the Hangzhou detention centre on Monday and managed to escape the crowd of reporters…

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Campbell Becomes 2nd-Fastest Aussie Ever; Hosszu’s Streak in 200 Fly Ended in Singapore

Cate Campell (featured image with sister Bronte) was a 51.67 to win the 100 free in Singapore. That moves her ahead of Emma McKeon as the second-fastest Australian in history.

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