| Xiao Yiming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country represented |  China | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 January 1988 China | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | Senior International Elite | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years on national team | 2005-2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Xiao Yiming (born 21 January 1988) is a Chinese individual rhythmic gymnast. She represents China at international competitions. She competed at the 2005 and 2007 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. [1] She had her highest placement finishing 19th in All-around at the 2005 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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