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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Vision impairment
Origin of Impairment
Congenital
Classification
T12
Further personal information
Family
Wife Wu Chunmiao, one child
Residence
Nanjing, CHN
Occupation
Business Owner, Massage Therapist
Languages
Mandarin
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport in 2001 in Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Why this sport?
He was overweight as a child so took up para-athletics to improve his health. His talent was noticed by coach Liu Jianping.
International debut
Year
2002
Competing for
China
Tournament
World Championships
Location
Lille, FRA
General interest
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning a gold medal in the T12 marathon at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. (mt.sohu.com, 22 Jul 2016)
Most influential person in career
Coach Wang Chengrong. (sports.sina.com.cn, 22 Aug 2015)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Fight until the end." (sina.com.cn, 23 Mar 2008)
Awards and honours
He received the Sportsmanship Award at the 2015 China Central Television [CCTV] Sports Personality of the Year Awards. (mt.sohu.com, 22 Jul 2016)
In 2008 he received the May 4th Youth Medal in People's Republic of China. (scgqt.org.cn, 19 Sep 2008)
In 2008 he received the May 4th Youth Medal in People's Republic of China. (scgqt.org.cn, 19 Sep 2008)
Famous relatives
His wife Wu Chunmiao won a gold and silver medal in athletics at the Paralympic Games in both 2004 and 2008. (jschina.com.cn, 20 May 2013; SportsDeskOnline, 16 Sep 2008)
Impairment
His impairment is a result of a congenital condition that affects the iris in his eye. (mt.sohu.com, 22 Jul 2016)
Other information
RETIREMENT
He retired from the sport and began coaching para-athletes in Nanjing, People's Republic of China. (mt.sohu.com, 22 Jul 2016)
BUSINESS OWNER
He set up a massage parlour in Qingdao, People's Republic of China. The business predominantly employed people with a visual impairment. (ifeng.com, 20 Jun 2013)
He retired from the sport and began coaching para-athletes in Nanjing, People's Republic of China. (mt.sohu.com, 22 Jul 2016)
BUSINESS OWNER
He set up a massage parlour in Qingdao, People's Republic of China. The business predominantly employed people with a visual impairment. (ifeng.com, 20 Jun 2013)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 800 m T12 | Heat 1 | 4 | ||
| Men's 4x400 m T11-13 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Men's 5000 m T12 | Final Round | 9999 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T12 | Heat 1 | 4 | ||
| Men's 800 m T12 | Heat 3 | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Marathon T12 | Final Round | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Marathon T13 | Final Round | 9999 | ||
| Men's 10000 m T13 | Final Round | 9 | ||
| Men's 5000 m T12 | Final Round | 10 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T13 | Heat 2 | 8 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 1500 m T12 | Heat 2 | 2011-01-24 | 4 | |
| Men's 4x100 m T11-13 | Heat 2 | 2011-01-24 | 2 | |
| Men's 1500 m T12 | Final | 2011-01-26 | 4 | |
| Men's 5000 m T12 | Final | 2011-01-27 | 5 |