Kim Wei

Kim Wei is a former professional swimmer and a controversial swimming coach from China. Initially celebrated for his coaching prowess, he gained notoriety due to several scandals, including relationships with his students and involvement in doping allegations. After a brief competitive swimming career, he transitioned into coaching, where he notably trained Liu Zige, who won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, his career took a downward spiral following a doping scandal linked to one of his athletes, leading to his ostracism from the Chinese swimming community and significant public backlash over his personal relationships.