| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1991 |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  China |
| Sport | Short track speed skating |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 500m: 44.765 (2011) 1000m: 1:29.230 (2012) 1500m: 2:21.901 (2012) |
Kong Xue (born August 26, 1991) is a Chinese short track speed skater. She won a gold medal in the 3000 m relay event in 2012. [1]
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