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The country's best-known diver, Tian Liang, a two-time Olympic gold medalist on the 10-meter board and until last week the world champion, wasn't even in Australia. He has been at loggerheads with China's sports administrators ever since he returned in triumph from the Athens...
But Tian was different. Other athletes who had disagreements with the administration all end up apologizing. Wang Zhizhi, the former NBA player, had to make a public apology last April before sports officials would allow him to play in the China Basketball Association. He had been frozen out for four...
The Crimson swimmers had several opportunities throughout the season to become eligible for Nationals, but for Harvard divers, this weekend’s event was their only opportunity to earn NCAA berths.
Unlike regular season dual meets against familiar divers, Zone A diving includes swimmers from institutions all along the East Coast.
“Spots are more competitive,” she added. “The top divers could all score within five points of each other.”