China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication

China’s internet exploded with joy and pride Monday after the country’s swimmers ended the United States’ decades-long reign in the men’s 4x100 meters medley at the Olympics, a spectacular win for a Chinese team that has faced intense scrutiny in the wake of a doping controversy. Pan Zhanle, who set the world record in the 100m freestyle last week, powered China from third position into the lead