Liu Yu (swimmer)

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Liu Yu
Personal information
Born (1982-01-19) January 19, 1982 (age 42)
Dandong, China
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 Busan 200m freestyle
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2002 Busan4x100m freestyle relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2002 Busan100m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2002 Busan4x200m freestyle relay

Liu Yu (born 19 January 1982) is a Chinese former freestyle swimmer who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Liu Yu". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2012.


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