Why did Ning Zetao fail to qualify for the World Championships?

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Ning Zetao Did Not Meet Qualification Standards for World Championships

Ning Zetao will not be able to defend his 100m freestyle world title at the upcoming 2017 World Championships in Budapest because he failed to achieve the necessary qualifying times. His performance in the 100m freestyle heat at the Chinese National Games trials was insufficient, and he did not rank high enough among swimmers who met the secondary qualification standard.
Insufficient Performance in Trials

At the Chinese National Games trials, Ning Zetao competed in the 100m freestyle heat, recording a time of 49.67 seconds. This result did not meet the designated "A cut" time required for direct qualification to the World Championships.
Ranking Below Other Qualified Swimmers

Following his performance, Ning Zetao was not the highest-ranked swimmer among those who achieved the "B cut" time. According to Zhao Jian, vice director of the Chinese Swimming Association, meeting the B cut alone is not enough if a swimmer is not among the top-ranked eligible athletes.
Withdrawal from Final Due to Injury

After his heat, Ning Zetao withdrew from the 100m freestyle final, citing a waist injury as the reason for his inability to continue. This withdrawal further complicated his qualification prospects, as it prevented any potential improvement or demonstration of form in a subsequent race.

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