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Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi tests positive for a banned substance: report

Chinese Olympic women's swimmer Chen Xinyi tested positive for a banned substance at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 7, China's official Xinhua news agency said on Friday citing the Chinese swimming association.

2014 Asian Games - Day 7

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Doping scandals overshadowed the build-up to Rio and, far from dying down as competition has got under way, have flared anew as US and Australian competitors have branded their Russian and Chinese rivals as drug cheats.

Chen finished fourth earlier in the week in the 100m freestyle, swimming without knowing the result of the alleged positive test, and is due to compete in the 50m freestyle tomorrow.


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