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If youve been following our coverage of the 2020 Chinese Swimming Championships, then you know there has been some controversy regarding the pre-competition fitness tests installed by the national federation.

PerXinhuanet, according to the requirements of the General Administration of Sports of China, only those who passed the pre-competition physical tests standard can qualify for the championships finals. The swimmers took part in vertical jumps, 30-meter sprints, pull-ups, trunk muscle strength training, and 3,000-meter runs in the two-day physical tests, with only the top 8 performers able to advance in the pool.

Weve reported how the likes ofYu Hexin, the man who yesterday just became Chinas fastest ever 50m freestyle with a national record of 21.79, was denied a final swim due to these conditions.

Wang Jianjiahe, the 18-year-old who snagged a Chinese national and Asian continental record in the 1500m free (15:45.59), was also shut out of the final due to not having qualified according to the fitness tests.

Its not like were overlooking the importance of physical strength, Wangtold domestic media. I think deciding the top eight based on physical tests is somewhat deficient.(Sixth Tone)

Fu Yuanhui, bronze medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, was also a swimmer denied an additional swim.

I was training for the physical tests before the championships hardcore training, Futold domestic media. Ive made great progress on that, despite my missing out on the final.(Sixth Tone)

Zhou Jihong, president of the Chinese Swimming Association,said Sunday that domestic athletes lack basic physical training, and the new rule will only make them stronger. As such, these pre-competition fitness tests will continue at future meets.

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China's Pre-Competition Fitness Tests Reportedly Here To Stay - SwimSwam

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