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| Nationality | Chinese | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | February 5, 1988 Beijing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | China | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Fencing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | épée | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dong Chao (born 5 February 1988) is a Chinese fencer. [1] [2]
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Dong Chao (born 5 February 1988) is a Chinese fencer. [1] [2]
Dong represented China at the 2010 Asian Games which also marked his maiden appearance at the Asian Games. During the 2010 Asian Games, he claimed a bronze medal in the team épée event. He also clinched bronze medal at the 2013–14 Fencing World Cup. [3]
He represented China at the 2020 Summer Olympics which also marked his debut appearance at the Olympics. During the 2020 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's épée event. [4]
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