The Beijing event was a chance for China to open itself, and brought focus to the debate on ethics in sport.
When Zhang Peimeng crossed the finishing line after 38.01 seconds, his 4x100m relay teammates Mo Youxue, Xie Zhenye and Su Bingtian, as well as the frenzied crowd in the Bird's Nest stadium and the watching nation, thought they had a bronze medal.
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