孫楊 - Beijing Ducks, Relationship with Coaches, and Doping Controversy

On January 4, 2023, "Sun Yang", a former Chinese swimmer and world-record holder, was banned from the sport for four years and three months.
Sun Yang, considered one of China's greatest swimmers, has been a controversial figure throughout his career.

He was accused of elbowing a Brazilian swimmer during a race, which led to his disqualification from the 2019 World Championships.
In 2020, he was banned for eight years by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for refusing to cooperate with doping testers.

In 2022, his ban was reduced to four years and three months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which ruled that Sun Yang had not intended to hinder the doping testers.
Sun Yang's relationship with his coaches has also been in the spotlight.
In 2019, he was suspended from training by the Chinese Swimming Association after he allegedly assaulted his coach, Zhu Zhigen. Sun Yang has denied the allegations, and the case is still being investigated.

Despite his controversies, Sun Yang remains one of the most popular athletes in China.

He has won three Olympic gold medals, 11 World Championship gold medals, and holds the world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Sun Yang is a polarizing figure, but there is no doubt that he is one of the greatest swimmers in history.
His story is a complex one, full of triumph and controversy.
Only time will tell how his legacy will be remembered.
Call to Action:
What do you think of Sun Yang's story? Do you believe he is a victim of circumstance, or do you think he is responsible for his own actions?