Wang Lanjing

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Wang Lanjing
Country representedFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Born (2005-03-10) 10 March 2005 (age 19)
Zhejiang, China
Discipline Rhythmic Gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2022-
ClubZhejiang Province
Head coach(es) Sun Dan
Medal record
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Event1st2nd3rd
World Championships 120
Asian Championships 300
FIG World Cup 433
Total853
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Paris Group all-around
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Valencia 5 Hoops
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Valencia Group All-around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Valencia 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls
Asian Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Manila Group All-Around
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Manila 5 Hoops
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Manila 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Manila Team

Wang Lanjing (born 10 March 2005) is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. [1] She won gold with 5 hoops at Worlds in 2023. [2]

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Personal life

She began the sport at around age five at Hangzhou Chenjinglun Sports School, after being scouted by coaches Zhang Rongying and Deng Wanjie, who visited her kindergarten to recruit potential gymnasts. Her dream is to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Her idol is Chinese gymnast Sun Dan who's currently coaching her. [3]

Career

In 2022 she won bronze in the All-Around and silver with 5 hoops at the World Cup in Pesaro. [4] In September she was selected along Guo Qiqi, Hao Ting, Huang Zhangjiayang, Pu Yanzhu and individuals Yue Zhao and Zhao Yating for the World Championships in Sofia, ending 12th in teams, 7th in the All-Around and with 5 hoops and 4th with 3 ribbons & 2 balls. [5]

At the 2023 World Cup in Tashkent the group won gold in the All-Around and both even finals. [6] [7] Weeks later she won gold in the All-Around and silver in the two event finals in Baku. [8] From May 31 to June 3 the group competed at the Asian Championships in Manila, winning bronze in teams along individuals Wang Zilu, Zhao Yating and Zhao Yue, gold in the All-Around, with 5 hoops and with 3 ribbons & 2 balls. [9] [10] [11] [12] In July she travelled to Milan for the last World Cup of the season, getting bronze in the All-Around and with 3 ribbons & 2 balls. [13] in late August Lanjing was selected for the World Championships in Valencia, winning silver in the All-Aroud and with 3 ribbons & 2 balls as well an historical gold medal with 5 hoops. [14] [15]

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