Ma Xuejun
Ma Xuejun (Chinese: 马雪君, born 26 March 1985, in Shandong) is a Chinese discus thrower. Her personal best throw is 65.00 metres, first achieved in August 2006 in Shijiazhuang. The Chinese, and Asian, record is currently held by Xiao Yanling with 71.68 metres.[1]
 Ma Xuejun in 2007 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 26, 1985 |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  China |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Discus |
| Updated on 14 August 2012. | |
She was successful on junior level, winning both the 2001 World Youth Championships, the 2002 World Junior Championships and the 2004 World Junior Championships. Her first medal on senior level was a silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games. She then finished ninth at the 2007 World Championships.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing China | ||||
| 2001 | World Youth Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 1st | 54.93 m |
| 2002 | World Junior Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 1st | 58.85 m |
| 2004 | World Junior Championships | Grosseto, Italy | 1st | 57.85 m |
| 2006 | Asian Games | Doha, Qatar | 2nd | 62.43 m |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 8th | 59.37 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 23rd (q) | 58.45 m |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 11th | 58.79 m |
| Asian Championships | Guangzhou, China | 2nd | 63.63 m | |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 14th (q) | 59.71 m |
| Asian Championships | Kobe, Japan | 2nd | 59.67 m | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 10th | 61.02 m |
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