Yao Juan

Yao Juan (Chinese: 姚娟; pinyin: Yáo Juān; born July 18, 1983) is a Paralympian athlete from China competing mainly in category F43/44/62/64 Javelin Throw, Shot Put and Discus Throw events.

Yao Juan
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney Javelin throw – F44
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Javelin throw – F42–46
Gold medal – first place 2012 London Shot put F42/44
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Discus throw – F44
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Discus throw – F64
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2002 Lille Javelin throw F42–46
Gold medal – first place 2006 Assen Javelin throw F42–46
Gold medal – first place 2015 Doha Discus throw F44
Gold medal – first place 2015 Doha Shot put F44
Gold medal – first place 2017 London Discus throw F44
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai Discus throw F44
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai Shot put F44
Gold medal – first place 2023 Paris Discus throw F64
Gold medal – first place 2023 ParisShot put F64
Silver medal – second place 2017 London Shot put F44
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Jakarta Discus throw F43/44/62/64
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta Shot put F43/44/62/64

Career

She won a gold medal at the 2000 paralympics in the F44 Javelin.[1] She has competed in five other Paralympics 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 & 2020 and she won five gold medals. She also won ten medals, including nine gold medals, at the World Para Athletics Championships.

References
  1. "Juan Yao - Athletics | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2023-07-14.


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