Adam Peaty Faces Qin Haiyang in Final

Adam Peaty qualifies fastest for the Olympic 100m breaststroke final, setting up a tense showdown against Chinese rival Qin Haiyang, who is embroiled in a doping controversy. Peaty clocked 58.86 seconds in the semi-finals, while Qin followed closely at 58.93 seconds. This rivalry is intensified by accusations from Qin regarding a 'European and American plot' against China, stemming from a doping scandal involving 23 Chinese swimmers cleared to compete despite positive tests. Peaty expressed his desire for a fair competition, acknowledging the controversy as a concern for athletes. Both swimmers have yet to reach their peak times, with Peaty's world record nearly two seconds faster than his current performance. The final is poised to be a significant moment for both athletes amidst the backdrop of ongoing doping scrutiny.