Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle’s record-breaking gold mired in controversy

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Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle’s 100-metre freestyle gold finish was marred by controversy after Australian commentator and coach Brett Hawke said his record-breaking victory was “not humanly possible”. Meanwhile, Chinese athletes racked up more medals in swimming and shooting and looked set to clinch more in tennis and table tennis. Post sports reporter Paul McNamara shares the latest from Paris.