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23 Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Trimetazidine, Won Medals at Tokyo 2021 Olympics

Apr 20, 2024, 11:08 AM

A major doping scandal has emerged from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics involving the Chinese swim team. Reports confirm that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine before the Games. Despite these findings, they were allowed to compete after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accepted China's explanation of inadvertent contamination. This decision has raised questions about potential cover-ups and the integrity of the competition, as many of these athletes went on to win medals, including three golds. The issue has also affected other teams, with American swimmers being informed that the medal distribution for certain events might be revised.