About Li Yanfeng
Born 1979. Li Yanfeng is a Chinese athletics competitor.
Li Yanfeng (, born May 15, 1979) is a Chinese discus thrower. Li won China's first discus world title.
Her personal best throw is 67.98 metres, achieved in June 2011 in Schönebeck. The Chinese, and Asian, record is currently held by Xiao Yanling with 71.68 metres.
Achievements Li originally finished 3rd in the 2012 Summer Olympics, but she moved up a position after Darya Pishchalnikova was disqualified for testing positive for the anabolic steroid oxandrolone.
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Who is Li Yanfeng?
Chinese discus thrower
When was Li Yanfeng born?
Li Yanfeng was born on 15 May 1979 in Qinggang County.
What is Li Yanfeng's occupation?
Li Yanfeng is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Li Yanfeng?
Li Yanfeng is Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Li Yanfeng. https://biography.guide/li-yanfeng/
MLA: "Li Yanfeng." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/li-yanfeng/.
Chicago: "Li Yanfeng." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/li-yanfeng/.
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