Liu Shuang

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Liu Shuang
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CountryFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Sport Rowing
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Paralympic Games
Rowing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Mixed double sculls
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Mixed double sculls

Liu Shuang is a Chinese paralympic rower. She participated at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in the rowing competition, being awarded the silver medal in the mixed double sculls event with her teammate, Fein Tianming. [1] Shuang also participated at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the rowing competition, being awarded the bronze medal in the mixed double sculls event with her teammate, Jiang Jijian. [2] [3] [4]

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References

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  2. "Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee . Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  3. Elliot, Ed (29 August 2021). "Great Britain secure double gold in Paralympic rowing". The Independent . Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  4. Houston, Michael (29 August 2021). "Polianskyi retains men's single sculls title and Britain win two rowing finals at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". Inside the Games . Retrieved 18 March 2022.