| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Born | 6 June 1997 Cixi, Zhejiang, China |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Paralympic swimming |
| Disability class | S5, SB4 |
| Coached by | Feng Jie |
Medal record | |
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