31.   He said the Chinese were now preparing for world championships in Perth in January and their swimmers would be at the top of their form.

32.   In Chiang Mai, virtually all the swimmers are of standard build.

33.   Most swimmers are under contract to Nike, Arena or Speedo.

34.   Ocean beaches have been plagued by them, and the swimmers are worried.

35.   On South Florida beaches, beaches, swimmers were discouraged from entering the ocean by lifeguards, but surfers were taking advantage of high waves.

36.   Others tested were female swimmer Bai Xiuyu and male swimmers Wang Yiwu, Jiang Chengji, Zhu Yi and Xiong Guoming.

37.   On South Florida beaches, beaches, swimmers were discouraged from entering the ocean by lifeguards, but surfers still took advantage of high waves.

38.   Pursley said the American swimmer was the only competitor not given the benefit of the adjustment by a referee when faulty equipment was taken into account.

39.   She said Egyptian swimmers are better prepared than other teams because they go to more international meets.

40.   That appeared to be a reference to statements last month by International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch that he was sure Chinese swimmers were drug-free.