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Chinese Sun claims Olympic 200 free gold

Xinhua, August 9, 2016 Adjust font size:

Chinese Sun Yang won the men's 200m freestyle gold medal in a time of 1:44.65 at the Rio Olympics on Monday.

Chad Guy Bertrand le Cios, an early leader, came second in 1:45.20 and American Conor Dwyer was third in 1:45.23. Enditem