For Zhang, it's something old and something new

Reverting to a normal swimsuit, China's men's swimming world champion Zhang Lin still won easily at the Asian Championships last week.

Back in the old-style suit and constantly honing his technique, 22-year-old Zhang is eyeing his first Olympic gold medal at the 2012 London Games.

"I felt good swimming in such pants as I wore them in 2003 and 2004 before using the hi-tech ones," said Zhang after claiming gold in the men's 200m freestyle at the Asian Championships in Foshan, Guangzhou province.