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Sun Yang Tops Chinese Talent, Koseki Leads Japanese Headed To Perth

Full Name:	Sun Yang
Born:	December 01st, 1991
	Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Nationality:	China
Status:	Active

Sun Yang Sun Yang is widely known as the most successful Chinese swimmer in history with World, Asian, Olympic, and National Records tied to his name. Sun was born Dec. 1, 1991, and stands 6’6″ – he got the height from his father, who was a volleyball player. Early career and Beijing Olympics Sun began swimming at a young age, and rose to the international level in 2006, and made China’s World Championship Team, held in Melbourne, in 2007. But Sun’s first real breakout was at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, when he was just 16 years old. He finished 28th in the 400m freestyle, and managed to slip into the final of the 1500m freestyle and finished eighth overall. First international medal win The following year Sun competed at the 2009 World Championships in Rome, where he won his first international medal with a bronze in the 1500m freestyle. 2010 Asian Games At the 2010 Asian Games Sun had a major breakthrough, winning two gold medals in the 1500m freestyle and the 800m freestyle relay. His time in the 1500m race was the second-fastest time in history, but he also picked up two silver medals in the 200m freestyle and the 400m freestyle. 2011 World Championships Sun won his first World Championship title …

Sun Yang Tops Chinese Talent, Koseki Leads Japanese Headed To Perth

Although banned from training at any official centers in the country, Chinese distance star Sun Yang leads his team at the Perth Aquatic Super Series in Australia, scheduled for February 5th and 6th.

World Record Holder Sun Yang to Be Featured in Chinese Reality TV Show

Despite several negative PR incidents since the 2012 Olympic Games, Sun is still a big enough draw to be included among China’s best sports stars on a new reality television show.

2015 Swammy Awards: Adam Peaty, Male Swimmer of the Year

Adam Peaty broke a major swimming barrier this year in April at the British Championships in London, where he shattered the 100m breaststroke world record by over half a second, becoming the first man ever under 58 seconds in 57.92.

Sun Yang Returning To Australia To Train in January 2016

World record-holding Chinese distance man Sun Yang will be returning to Australia to kick off his training in 2016, according to a post on Sun’s Facebook profile.

2015 Swammy Awards: Sun Yang, Asian Male Swimmer of the Year

Sun was a double gold-medalist at Worlds, and nearly pulled off an impressive sweep of the 200, 400 and 800 frees.

USA Swimming, USADA Partner To Approach FINA On Doping Situation

Chinese Olympian, Sun Yang, is one of the athletes whose doping case will be discussed in an upcoming meet between USA Swimming, USADA and FINA.

Italy’s Paltrinieri Not Afraid Of A Showdown With China’s Sun Yang

Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri swam away with the 1500m gold medal in Kazan after Chinese swimmer Sun Yang shockingly didn’t appear for the final.

Olympic Experience: Does It Really Matter?

DeSantis and the Viking take a look at the stats to determine how much past Olympic experience should weigh in toward national selection criteria.

Parasitic Bug Explains Mack Horton’s Lackluster Swims In Kazan

Although Australian Mack Horton pulled out a bronze in the men’s 800 free in Kazan, his performances in the 400 and 1500 freestyle events left some questioning what happened to the 19 year-old.

Is Australia Becoming A Drug Cheat Haven?

Sun Yang had served a doping ban last year, but is still allowed to train at unofficial, non-excellence training centers in Australia.

2015 FINA World Cup Round-up: Glimpse Into Upcoming Competitive Field

Nathan Adrian has been announced as just one of the superstars highlighting the 2015 FINA World Cup Series.

Hangzhou, China Awarded 2022 Asian Games

The 2022 Asian Games are headed to China.

Sun Yang Nearly Beats His 400 Time From Kazan On Day 5 of Chinese Nationals

The veteran distance swimmer dominated the men’s 400 freestyle with a time of 3:42.70.

Bronte Campbell, Emily Seebohm Headed to Singapore World Cup

Australian on-fire athletes, Bronte Campbell and Emily Seebohm, have been announced as attending the 2015 FINA World Cup in Singapore slated for October 3rd and 4th.

Katie Ledecky, Sun Yang, Ning Zetao Invited To Hong Kong World Cup

The Hong Kong Swimming Federation extended an invitation to Katie Ledecky, Sun Yang and Ning Zetao for the upcoming FINA World Cup stop in Hong Kong.