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Chinese swimmers failed doping tests before the Tokyo Olympics but were cleared to compete due to contamination concerns. The incident sparked a dispute between global anti-doping agencies, raising questions about the integrity of the sport and the handling of drug violations.

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In a major doping scandal, it has been revealed that more than 20 Chinese swimmers who competed in the Tokyo Olympics had actually failed doping tests just before the Games. Despite testing positive for a banned substance, the swimmers were allowed to participate in the Olympics due to claims of contamination of the samples. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed that a total of 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for doping prior to the Tokyo Olympics.

The revelation of these failed doping tests has caused an uproar in the global sports community, sparking a contentious dispute between WADA and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) over the handling of the Chinese swimmers' cases. The controversy escalated as it was discovered that some Chinese swimmers had won Olympic gold medals despite their positive doping tests. WADA's justification for not penalizing the Chinese swimmers was based on their assertion of contamination in the testing process.

This scandal has particularly drawn attention from Australian and American officials, with criticism from the United States Anti-Doping Agency against China labeled as an "egregious drugs scandal". As the shocking details emerged, it was revealed that US swimmers had been informed of the alleged doping violations by their Chinese counterparts during the Tokyo Olympics.

The international sporting community is now grappling with the fallout from this doping revelation, raising questions about the integrity of the Olympic Games and the anti-doping processes in place. The implications of these findings are likely to resonate beyond the Tokyo Olympics, impacting future competitions and emphasizing the importance of stringent anti-doping measures in sports.

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