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Nationality | Chinese |
Born | Jilin, China | 10 February 1976
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Sport | Speed skating |
You Yanchun (born 10 February 1976) is a Chinese speed skater. She competed in the women's 1000 metres at the 2002 Winter Olympics. [1]
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