About Yin Jian
Born 1978. Yin Jian is a Chinese windsurfer and sailor.
Yin Jian (; born December 25, 1978, in Xichang, Liangshan, Sichuan) is a double Olympic medal winning Chinese sailor, in women's windsurfing.
Yin won the silver medal in the 2004 women's Olympic sailboard competition. She was the 2008 Olympic women's windsurfing champion, achieving dominance over the fleet in light wind conditions with four race victories.
2008 Summer Olympic regatta
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Who is Yin Jian?
Chinese windsurfer
When was Yin Jian born?
Yin Jian was born on 25 December 1978 in Xichang.
What is Yin Jian's occupation?
Yin Jian is a windsurfer and sailor.
What nationality is Yin Jian?
Yin Jian is Chinese.
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· DBpedia: Yin Jian (windsurfer)
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