The Chinese swimming team made waves at the Paris 2024 Olympics, bagging 12 medals and winning global applause ๐ . But behind the triumphs, whispers about doping allegations persistedโeven as data revealed rigorous testing. \"Theyโve shattered records, but some still doubt,\" said one spectator.
CGTN Stringer hit the streets in Australia to ask locals about the controversy. Responses ranged from \"Let the results speak\" to calls for transparency. Meanwhile, facts counter the noise: Chinese swimmers underwent 21 anti-doping tests on average ahead of Parisโover 6x more than the global aquatic athlete average of 3.4 tests โ๏ธ.
World Aquatics confirmed all tests were negative, yet debates rage on. For young sports fans, itโs a lesson in balancing skepticism with stats ๐. As the pool clears, one truth remains: Olympic glory isnโt just about speedโitโs about trust too. ๐โจ
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We Talk: Australians on Chinese swimming team's doping controversy
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