Chen Xiao (water polo)

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Chen Xiao
Personal information
NationalityFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Born (1999-03-11) 11 March 1999 (age 25)
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Sport
SportWater polo
Medal record
World University Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Chengdu Team
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Jakarta Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Hangzhou Team

Chen Xiao (born 11 March 1999) is a Chinese water polo player. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Water Polo CHEN Xiao". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.