6 Aug 2008

Pollution fine, police too restrictive for Drysdale

3:23 pm on 6 August 2008

New Zealand's world champion single sculler Mahe Drysdale says the smog in Beijing isn't a problem.

Drysdale says he's happy with both the pollution levels and his current form.

He says the Chinese security is somewhat over-zealous.

Drysdale was in Beijing last September and he says the Chinese have done a good job cleaning up the air and the course is in good condition.