Yao Juan

Yao Juan (Chinese: 姚娟; pinyin: Yáo Juān; born July 18, 1983) is a Paralympian athlete from China competing mainly in category F43/44/62/64 Javelin Throw, Shot Put and Discus Throw events.

Yao Juan
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
2000 Sydney Javelin throw – F44
2008 Beijing Javelin throw – F42–46
2012 London Shot put F42/44
2016 Rio de Janeiro Discus throw – F44
2020 Tokyo Discus throw – F64
World Championships
2002 Lille Javelin throw F42–46
2006 Assen Javelin throw F42–46
2015 Doha Discus throw F44
2015 Doha Shot put F44
2017 London Discus throw F44
2019 Dubai Discus throw F44
2019 Dubai Shot put F44
2023 Paris Discus throw F64
2023 ParisShot put F64
2024 KobeShot put F64
2017 London Shot put F44
Asian Para Games
2018 Jakarta Discus throw F43/44/62/64
2018 Jakarta Shot put F43/44/62/64

Career

She won a gold medal at the 2000 paralympics in the F44 Javelin.[1] She has competed in five other Paralympics 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 & 2020 and she won five gold medals. She also won ten medals, including nine gold medals, at the World Para Athletics Championships.

References

  1. "Juan Yao - Athletics | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2023-07-14.


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