
Qieyang Shijie
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About Qieyang Shijie
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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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- China
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
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.
Did you know
- She was promoted from bronze to gold in the 2012 Olympic 20 km walk due to doping disqualifications.
- She is the first ethnic Tibetan to compete and win an Olympic medal in any event.
- Her family are Tibetan herders from Qinghai province.
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