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Chinese Paralympic athlete (born 1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Born (1983-07-18) 18 July 1983 (age 43)
Wuxi, China
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Yao Juan
Personal information
Born (1983-07-18) 18 July 1983 (age 43)
Wuxi, China
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyJavelin throw F44
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingJavelin throw F42–46
Gold medal – first place2012 LondonShot put F42/44
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de JaneiroDiscus throw F44
Gold medal – first place2020 TokyoDiscus throw F64
Gold medal – first place2024 ParisShot put F64
Silver medal – second place2024 ParisDiscus throw F64
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2002 LilleJavelin throw F42–46
Gold medal – first place2006 AssenJavelin throw F42–46
Gold medal – first place2015 DohaDiscus throw F44
Gold medal – first place2015 DohaShot put F44
Gold medal – first place2017 LondonDiscus throw F44
Gold medal – first place2019 DubaiDiscus throw F44
Gold medal – first place2019 DubaiShot put F44
Gold medal – first place2023 ParisDiscus throw F64
Gold medal – first place2023 ParisShot put F64
Gold medal – first place2024 KobeShot put F64
Silver medal – second place2017 LondonShot put F44
Silver medal – second place2025 New DelhiShot put F44
Bronze medal – third place2025 New DelhiDiscus throw F44
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place2014 IncheonShot put F44
Gold medal – first place2018 JakartaDiscus throw F43/44/62/64
Gold medal – first place2018 JakartaShot put F43/44/62/64
Gold medal – first place2022 HangzhouShot put F64
Gold medal – first place2022 HangzhouDiscus throw F64
Bronze medal – third place2010 GuangzhouShot put F42/44/46
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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.

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