Chen Yang (discus thrower)
Chen Yang (born 10 July 1991) is a Chinese female track and field athlete who competes in the discus throw. She represented her country at the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing seventh in the final. Her personal best is 63.61 m (208 ft 8 1⁄4 in), set in 2016.[2]
 Chen Yang taking gold in 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | China |
| Born | July 10, 1991 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Weight | 97 kg (214 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Discus throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Discus throw: 63.61 m (2016) |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 7th | Discus throw | 63.11 m |
| 2017 | Asian Championships | Bhubaneswar, India | 1st | Discus throw | 60.41 m |
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 10th | Discus throw | 61.28 m | |
| 2018 | Asian Games | Jakarta, Indonesia | 1st | Discus throw | 65.12 m |
| 2019 | Asian Championships | Doha, Qatar | 2nd | Discus throw | 61.87 m |
| World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 4th | Discus throw | 63.38 m |
References
- Yang Chen Archived 2016-08-26 at the Wayback Machine. Rio2016. Retrieved on 2016-08-19.
- Yang Chen. All-Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-08-19.
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