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Yu Wei

b. 1987

Chinese racewalker

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About Yu Wei

Born 1987. Yu Wei is a Chinese racewalker.

Yu Wei (; born 11 September 1987) is a male Chinese racewalker.

Career He competed in the 50 kilometres walk event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China.

He competed in the 50 kilometres walk event at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, finishing 5th.

His personal best of 3:42:54 set in Huangshan on 6 March 2016 ranks him #75 of all time.

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Important facts

Born
11 September 1987
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Racewalker
Nationality
People's Republic of China

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yu Wei?

Chinese racewalker

When was Yu Wei born?

Yu Wei was born on 11 September 1987.

What is Yu Wei's occupation?

Yu Wei is a racewalker.

What nationality is Yu Wei?

Yu Wei is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yu Wei

· Wikidata: Q20972824

· DBpedia: Yu Wei

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