Wang Jiachao (born September 22, 1991) is a Chinese swimmer who is now a Para triathlete. At the 2012 Summer Paralympics he won 1 gold medal and 2 silver medals. [1] He is currently on track to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Wang Jiachao (born September 22, 1991) is a Chinese swimmer who is now a Para triathlete. At the 2012 Summer Paralympics he won 1 gold medal and 2 silver medals. [1] He is currently on track to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
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