Portrait of Hongliang Wu

Hongliang Wu

100m Butterfly
China flagChina
Biography
Started: He took up Para swimming in Guiyang, People's Republic of China, and began formal training at age 10. (163.com, 06 Nov 2021) Reason: He enjoyed swimming before his accident. When he heard that the local Disabled Persons' Federation was recruiting swimmers, he decided to give it a shot with encouragement from his family. "After the accident, I became introverted and rarely communicated with others. Once I joined the swimming team, I found a purpose and started to become more positive and open." (Guizhou Daily, 30 Jan 2022) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (changchun.ifeng.com, 02 Feb 2023)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 2, 1994
Place of ResidenceTONGREN
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenMandarin
CoachLiu Tao [national]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
World Championships
2100m Butterfly - S82023Manchester, GBR1:03.23
64x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points2023Manchester, GBR4:14.46
650m Freestyle - S82023Manchester, GBR27.68
7100m Freestyle - S82023Manchester, GBR1:01.48
10200m Individual Medley - SM82023Manchester, GBR2:52.77
DSQ4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points2023Manchester, GBRDSQ
Asian Para Games
1100m Butterfly - S82022Hangzhou, CHN1:04.08
3100m Freestyle - S82022Hangzhou, CHN1:00.76
3400m Freestyle - S82022Hangzhou, CHN4:40.24
5100m Backstroke - S82022Hangzhou, CHN1:15.69