Chinese gold medalist, coach mend fences
China’s double Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang has mended fences with his coach and laid down a marker ahead of this year’s World Championships by winning the 400-meter freestyle at the National Swimming Championships, local media reported.Sun’s relationship with coach Zhu Zhigen had reportedly soured amid concerns the 21-year-old swimmer’s private life was affecting his training.
He was also suspended from all commercial activities in February for breaching a “series of team rules” and had one month’s training allowance withheld.
Sun finished nearly four seconds ahead of his nearest rival at the meet on Monday.
Reuters
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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