| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Born | 6 April 1988 Shandong, China |
| Sport | |
| Sport | swimming |
| Disability class | S6 |
| Event(s) | Freestyle, Breaststroke |
| Club | Shandong Province |
| Coached by | Li Mengzhong |
Medal record | |
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