Xie represented his country at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, where he competed at two events, the 400 metre sprint and as a member of the men's 4 × 100 m relay. He managed to make the finals of the 400 metre race, finishing in seventh overall. As part of the men's relay, Xie won a silver medal.[1]
Personal history
Xie was born in Chenzhou, China. At the age of two he lost his right arm in an accident with a rice machine.[1]
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The Maldives first participated at the Olympic Games in 1988. It has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since, but has not participated in the Winter Olympic Games.
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