Chinese Long Course Nationals: Sun Yang Shines in 200 Free

RIZHAO, China, September 22. DURING the first evening of action at the Chinese Long Course Nationals, Sun Yang put together a sterling swim in the men's 200 free.

Sun clocked a time of 1:45.53, just off his best this year of 1:44.99 from the April nationals that tied him for fifth in the world rankings.

"I have not trained systematically since the worlds. I'm happy with the results, no matter it's good or bad. I hope I can start my steps toward the London Olympic Games through this meet," Sun told Xinhua.

Li Yunqi wound up taking second to Sun in the event with a 1:47.71, while Zhang Zhongchao finished third in 1:48.75. Li just missed his 25th-ranked best of 1:47.69 from April as well.

Li Xuanxu topped the women's 400 IM in 4:37.48, while Jiao Liuyang earned second in 4:39.72. Zhu Xiaoya picked up third in 4:39.83. Li's top time this year is a sixth-ranked 4:35.63, while fifth-ranked Ye Shiwen (4:35.15) elected not to compete this week.

Fu Yuanhui clipped Zhao Yanxin, 1:00.68 to 1:00.70, in the women's 100 back with Zhao Jing taking a close third in 1:00.73. The finish was an upset for Zhao, who has the top time in the world this year with a 59.05 at Worlds in Shanghai.

Zhu Jiani won the women's 200 fly in 2:07.89 with Gong Jie finishing second in 2:08.16. Li Tingtin wound up third in 2:08.47. Liu Xiaoyo picked up the women's 50 breast title in 31.55, while Zhao Jin (31.72) and Suo Ran (32.01) rounded out the top three.

Cheng Feiyi turned in a 54.42 for the men's 100 back triumph, while Sun Xiaolei (54.89) and He Jianbing (55.10) placed second and third. Ma Xiang hit the wall in 1:01.33 for the men's 100 breast crown, while Lai Zhongjin (1:01.49) and Xie Zhi (1:01.56) took second and third.

Zhou Jiawei (52.43), Zhang Qibing (52.64) and Chen Weiwu (52.77) completed the podium in the men's 100 fly.

In relay performances, a Shanghai squad won the women's 800 free relay in 7:59.60, while Beijing took home the men's 400 free relay in 3:20.99. Liu Zige, as well as Zhang Lin, has also taken the meet off.

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