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Qieyang Shijie — Sportswoman, Chinese

Qieyang Shijie

Born
Nov 11, 1990age 35
height
5'3" (or 160 cm) (Petite)
body type
Slim
nationality
Chinese

Biography

About Qieyang Shijie

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With her petite frame and slim build, Qieyang Shijie presents a modest appearance that belies her athletic prowess. The Chinese race walker, with black hair and standing 5'3" (160 cm), hails from Haiyan in the Haibei T.A.P, Qinghai province, where her family are Tibetan herders. She is the first ethnic Tibetan to compete and win a medal in the Olympics, a historic achievement that began with her bronze in the women's 20 km walk at the 2012 London Olympics. After the disqualifications of Olga Kaniskina and Elena Lashmanova for doping, she was promoted to gold. Shijie also earned a 5th place at the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished 7th at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Following her medal, she expressed gratitude to her coach. At 35, she continues to embody the dedication of her sport.

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Birthplace
China
Ethnicity
Asian

Body

Hair Color
Black
Weight
110 lbs (or 50 kg)

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What is her ethnic background?

She is of Tibetan ethnicity, as her family are Tibetan herders.

How did she upgrade from bronze to gold in the 2012 Olympics?

She initially won bronze, but after the doping disqualifications of Olga Kaniskina and Elena Lashmanova, she was promoted to silver and then gold.

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