China's Swimming Legend Returns: A Comeback After Drug Ban.

Multi Sports General

China's Swimming Legend Returns: A Comeback After Drug Ban.

China's most decorated swimmer has made a triumphant comeback, winning his first race after completing a contentious four-year drugs ban.

Sun Yang captured gold in the men's 400m freestyle at China's National Summer Swimming Championships in Hefei on Sunday, and was visibly emotional while speaking to reporters afterward. 

Once criticized as a drugs cheat by many in China, his return is now being celebrated by state media.

His victory follows a recent controversy at the Paris Olympics, where China accused officials of unfairly targeting their athletes in anti-doping measures.