Despite his victories in 1999 , he performed poorly in the national trials and was denied a berth in the 2000 Sydney Olympics .
Ma Lin has been criticized often for his lack of mental resolve , crumbling in crucial moments .
Despite Ma Lin 's victories in 1999 , Ma Lin performed poorly in the national trials and was denied a berth in the 2000 Sydney Olympics .
Ma Lin has been criticized often for his lack of mental resolve , crumbling in crucial moments .