Li Yifang

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Li Yifang
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NationalityChinese
Born (1975-02-01) 1 February 1975 (age 47)
Sport
Sport Gymnastics

Li Yifang (born 1 February 1975) is a Chinese gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1]

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Eponymous skill

Li has one eponymous skill listed in the Code of Points. [2]

ApparatusNameDescriptionDifficulty [lower-alpha 1]
Balance beamLi YifangJump press or swing to cross or side handstand – 1/1 turn (360°) in handstand - release one hand with swing downD
  1. Valid for the 2022-2024 Code of Points

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Li Yifang Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  2. "2022-2024 Code of Points Women's Artistic Gymnastics" (PDF). International Gymnastics Federation . pp. 113, 209. Retrieved 22 January 2022.