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Xu Jingkun

b. 1989

Chinese Disabled Offshore yachtsman

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About Xu Jingkun

Born 1989. Xu Jingkun is a Chinese athlete.

Xu Jingkun (; born 9 November 1989) is a Chinese professional offshore sailor. He has no lower left arm which was lost as a result of a fireworks accident.

Racing results PosYearRaceClassBoat nameNotesRefRound the world races 30 / 40 2024/25 2024-2025 Vendée Globe IMOCA 60 Singchain Team Haikou 100th skipper to finish the Vendée Globe Transatlantic Races 26 / 28 2024 Transat New York Vendée IMOCA 60 Singchain Team Haikou 31 / 32 2023 Retour à la base (Transat B to B) IMOCA 60 Singchain Team Haikou 26 / 28 2023 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre IMOCA 60 Singchain Team Haikou with 29/38 2022 2022 Route du Rhum IMOCA 60 China Dream Haikou 37/46 2015 Mini Transat Mini Transat 6.50 - China Dream Pogo 2 Design Other Races 4 2017 Hansa 303 World Championship

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Important facts

Born
1989, Pingdu
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athlete
Nationality
People's Republic of China

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Xu Jingkun?

Chinese Disabled Offshore yachtsman

When was Xu Jingkun born?

Xu Jingkun was born in 1989 in Pingdu.

What is Xu Jingkun's occupation?

Xu Jingkun is an athlete.

What nationality is Xu Jingkun?

Xu Jingkun is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Xu Jingkun

· Wikidata: Q97179803

· DBpedia: Xu Jingkun

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