About Wang Runlan
Lived 1913 – 1937 (aged 23–24). Wang Runlan was a Chinese boxer and soldier.
Wang Runlan (; 28 May 1913 – 21 September 1937), or Wang Yunlan, was a Chinese soldier and boxer.
He competed for the Republic of China in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and was eliminated in the first round of the light heavyweight class after losing his fight to Wim Fock.
Wang was killed in a battle against the Japanese army on 21 September 1937 during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
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Who was Wang Runlan?
Chinese soldier and boxer
When was Wang Runlan born?
Wang Runlan was born in 1913 in Raoyang County.
When did Wang Runlan die?
Wang Runlan died on 21 September 1937.
What was Wang Runlan's occupation?
Wang Runlan was a boxer and soldier.
What nationality was Wang Runlan?
Wang Runlan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wang Runlan. https://biography.guide/wang-runlan/
MLA: "Wang Runlan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wang-runlan/.
Chicago: "Wang Runlan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wang-runlan/.
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