“He splashed me to say hi and I ignored him, I don’t have time or respect for drug cheats”, he said.
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Banned for a positive doping test two years ago, Sun has been at the centre of controversy in Brazil after finishing second to the outspoken Mack Horton in the 400m freestyle.
Footage of Sun bursting into tears while attempting to give an interview after losing the 400m race went viral on social media with the hashtag # 孙杨不哭 # (“Sun Yang Don’t Cry”).
Winner Australia’s Mack Horton, center, second placed Italy’s Gabriele Detti, left, and third placed China’s Sun Yang hold their medals after the men’s 400-meter freestyle during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olym.
The spiraling row has generated a shrill response from Chinese media during what has already been a period of elevated tensions after Australia voiced opposition in recent weeks to Chinese claims of maritime territory.
Chinese officials have demanded an apology from Australia – a request flatly rejected by the AOC and International Olympic Committee on Monday.
At a later meeting with the press, Horton explained his anger.
American teenager Lilly King took out the women’s 100m breaststroke over Yulia Efimova, who has also tested positive previously. “This is something he feels strongly about and good luck to him”. Sun Yang of China celebrates with his gold medal.
“He has strong opinions on the need for clean sport as do each and every one of us and that’s what that statement was about”.
“The adrenaline is going so hard for me right now, I don’t even feel exhausted just because I’m so excited”, Murphy said.
One Facebook, one person wrote: “You’re the worst you don’t deserve the gold！Just ’cause an Asian is good at swimming doesn’t make him a drug cheat. Chinese people always look down on you!” said another. He said at the time the stimulant was in medication to treat a heart issue and did not enhance his performance.
It came down to the final 50 metres, but Australia’s Mack Horton made a splash when he clinched the men’s 400 metres freestyle, beating the 2012 Olympic champion in the process.
He dismissed Horton’s comments, saying: “I’ve proved I’m clean”.
“We think his inappropriate words greatly hurt the feelings between Chinese and Australian swimmers”, he said, according to China’s party-controlled news agency, Xinhua.
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