In the latest interview, he confirmed that he had received an invitation from Sun Yang, hoping that he could continue to lead him, and that Sun Yang would be able to return next month. But Dennis did not promise Sun Yang, because he now has disciples in the Chinese swimming team, and it is uncertain whether Sun Yang will participate in the Paris Olympics.
Dennis and Sun Yang used to work closely together and developed a deep friendship, recalling the refusal of drug test turmoil, Dennis still stood by Sun Yang's side: "Sun Yang desperately avoided accidentally ingesting anything, desperately avoiding contact with unqualified people. That's why his reaction to the test that night was so violent (Sun Yang smashed a container containing his blood sample). If he eats something or goes somewhere, he will definitely be haunted by the potential risks, and the camp is the only safe place, and every Chinese athlete knows that. ”
Some Australian media broke the news that Sun Yang will participate in the Paris Olympics, although he only lifted the ban after the trials in China, and the national championship is currently underway. Dennis said he did not work directly with Sun Yang and exclusively revealed that Sun Yang should not be selected for the Chinese national team for the Olympics starting in July. Dennis told reporters: "He asked me to continue to be his coach...... But I'm on the Chinese swimming team. He's been swimming, he's been practicing on his own. ”
When the reporter suggested to Dennis that the Chinese Swimming Association might have the discretion to choose Sun Yang and not have to let Sun Yang participate in the trials, he did not rule out this possibility, but after all, it was only a possibility: "Judging by the rules, I think anyone can speculate that there is discretion. I do not know. ”
Now Dennis is also satisfied with the athletes of the Chinese swimming team and is full of expectations for the Paris Olympics: "I have a very good working relationship with good swimmers. They are all great kids and I have enjoyed working with them for the past two years. I went with them to Paris to fight. ”