Sun confirmed his 11th-hour decision to quit was made after having chest pains during the warm-up
Sun Yang. (Photo: AP)
Kazan (Russia): Sun Yang’s shock last-minute withdrawal from Sunday’s 1500m freestyle final with a heart problem cast a shadow over the last night of the world swimming championships.
China’s world record-holder and Olympic champion confirmed his 11th-hour decision to quit was made after having chest pains during the warm-up as his sudden withdrawal caught Fina officials by surprise.
It meant the 400 and 800m world champion’s lane was empty for the final as Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri won the 1500m world title in his absence.
The 23-year-old Sun says he will seek medical advice after flying back to China on Monday and confirmed this was the first time he has been affected in competition.
“After the 800m competition, I didn’t feel well in my heart. I felt uncomfortable in the warm-up tonight so I had to give up the idea of competing,” said Sun.
( Source : AFP )
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