Wang Congkang

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Wang Congkang
Personal information
NationalityChinese
Born (1996-10-31) 31 October 1996 (age 27)
Sport
Sport Canoe sprint
Medal record
Men's canoe sprint
Representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Hangzhou K-2 500 m
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2022 Hangzhou K-4 500 m

Wang Congkang (born 31 October 1996) is a Chinese canoeist. [1] He competed in the men's K-2 1000 m event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [2]

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Early life

From an early age Congkang showed talent in his Judo training developing his technique, later scout coach Chen Chunseng would notice said skill and recommend him kayak lessons, as of then he discovered his physique potential and Canoe. [3]

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References

  1. "Wang Congkang". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. "Canoe Sprint: Heat 3 Results". Tokyo 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  3. "Canoe Sprint: Heat 3 Results".