KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang was a shock late withdrawal from the final of the men's 1,500 metres freestyle at the world championships on Sunday.
Sun, the reigning world and Olympic champion and world record holder, was the hot favourite for gold but did not show up at the starting blocks despite having warmed up for the race.
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