Wu Yanjian

Wu Yanjian (Chinese: 吴彦俭; pinyin: Wú Yànjǐan) is a paralympic athlete from China competing mainly in category T46 distance running events.

Wu Yanjian
Medal record
Men's para-athletics
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta 1500 m T44-46
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta 5000 m T44-46
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 1500 m T46
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 5000 m T46
In this Chinese name, the family name is Wu.

He competed in two paralympics, firstly in 1996 where as well as competing in the 800m and as part of the Chinese 4 × 100 m relay he won silver in both the 1500m and 5000m. He returned for the 2000 Summer Paralympics where he competed in the Marathon and again won the bronze medal in the 1500m and 5000m.[1]

References
  1. "Yanjian Wu". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee.


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