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Miao Wanru (born 16 May 2000) is a Chinese sports shooter. [1] She won two medals in air rifle events at the 2022 ISSF World Shooting Championships.
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Miao Wanru (born 16 May 2000) is a Chinese sports shooter. [1] She won two medals in air rifle events at the 2022 ISSF World Shooting Championships.
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