As Paris Olympics approach, concerns continue after doping watchdog cleared Chinese swimmers in 2021

An investigation has found that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2021 Olympics — but were still cleared to compete by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Several of those swimmers went on to win medals, and that’s not sitting well with some competitors heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics.

As Paris Olympics approach, concerns continue after doping watchdog cleared Chinese swimmers in 2021
A Chinese flag flies in front of an Olympic flag.

An investigation has found that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2021 Olympics — but were still cleared to compete by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Several of those swimmers went on to win medals, and that’s not sitting well with some competitors heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics.