Sun finishes ahead of Lochte to reach 200 meters freestyle semis

Sun Yang qualified for the semi-finals of the men's 200 meters freestyle with a convincing display in the first round of the competition.

The man who was so impressive in winning the 400 meters freestyle on Saturday night finished ahead of Ryan Lochte, the American, who on Saturday took gold in the 400 meters individual medley with an impressive swim.

Once again Sun showed his strength on the final lap of the race, finding an extra gear to come from behind to finish ahead of Lochte.

Park Taewan, who finished behind Sun on Saturday night, also won his heat to progress to the semi-finals.