USA swimming chief Dennis Pursley remains highly sceptical of China's drug-free claims. I think, unfortunately, those in China who may be using performance-enhancing drugs are not the ones that are making the effort to clean up the sport. Pursley s view is shared by Australia's head coach Don Talbot. You don't get that in a normal situation with swimmers that are in training and working. China recently conducted its own Olympic swimming trials.
Officials remain coy about their Olympic chances but are anxious to avoid suspicion.
The key is to see the results from doping tests, whether positive or negative. Otherwise, it's groundless criticism and an attack. The Chinese say such allegations are no different to those made against Australia's swimming sensation Ian Thorpe in Europe this year. A German coach was reported to have claimed Thorpe's achievements couldn't be genuine. After his brilliant performances here at the Olympic selection trials, that suspicion may remain.