Wang Wei (speed skater)

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Wang Wei
Personal information
NationalityChinese
Sport
Sport Short track speed skating
Medal record
Women's short track speed skating
Representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
World Team Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2002 Milwaukee Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Montreal Team
Universiade
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2005 Innsbruck 1500 m
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2005 Innsbruck 3000 m relay

Wang Wei is a former Chinese female short track speed skater. [1] She is a two-time silver medallist of the World Team Championships and a two-time bronze medallist of the 2005 Winter Universiade. [2] During the 2002–03 World Cup season, Wang won two races at the World Cup stage in Salt Lake City. [3] She also achieved one podium during the 2003–04 World Cup season in Jeonju. She won the 1500 m race and finished second in the 1000 m race at the 2004–05 World Cup's stage in Saguenay.

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