Biography
Started: She took up Para swimming in 2008 in Sihong County, People's Republic of China. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021, 11 Jul 2015; news.sq1996.com, 15 Sep 2016)
Reason: She enjoyed swimming the first time she tried it. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2015)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ourjiangsu.com, 24 Oct 2023)
Awards: In 2022 she was named an Individual with Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Sports for Persons with Disabilities in Jiangsu Province in the People's Republic of China. (ourjiangsu.com, 19 Apr 2022)
She was presented with the May 1st Labour Medal in recognition of her achievements at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She also received the honour in 2011. (thepaper.cn, 21 Sep 2016; women.org.cn, 09 Oct 2012)
Sporting Relatives: Her brother Guiyong has competed in Para swimming. (jschina.com.cn, 22 Aug 2012)
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJuly 4, 1993
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenMandarin
CoachZhang Honghu
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:05.87 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 30.73 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 29.72 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:08.31 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 31.01 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:16.98 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:10.25 |
| 6 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:18.60 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:22.97 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 5:52.79 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 31.18 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 34.49 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:08.30 |
| 3 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 30.70 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:11.74 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 5:43.98 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:11.83 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:18.69 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:08.31 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 30.60 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:41.43 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:28.56 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:47.51 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 30.06 |
