| Xiao Yiming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country represented |  China | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 January 1988 China | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | Senior International Elite | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years on national team | 2005-2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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