Ye Shiwen, Chinese swimmer, has achieved a great feat in the women's version of 400m individual medley as she smashed the world record and left her competitors far behind. Ye's total time was 4:28.43, a world record which was three seconds ahead of her closest rival and five seconds quicker then her own personal best.
The 16 year old's achievement was so unprecedented that it even led some broadcasters to question whether Ye had benefited from underhand practices. Ye has denied being on drugs and claimed her success is a result of sheer hardwork but China's doping record means that she will always be viewed with suspicion.
The previous world record was 4:29.45 by Australia's Stephanie Rice, then 20 year old, at Beijing Olympics in 2008.
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