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Liu Yingzi | |
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| Born | Liu Yingzi January 27, 1971 |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Occupation | Shooter |
| Known for | 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. |
Liu Yingzi (born 27 January 1971 in Xiangyin, Yueyang, Hunan) is a female Chinese sports shooter, who competed for Team China at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
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