Yang Yan (powerlifter)

Yang Yan is a Chinese paralympic powerlifter.[1] She participated at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in the powerlifting competition, being awarded the bronze medal in the women's 52 kg event.[2][3] Yan also participated at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in the powerlifting competition, being awarded the silver medal in the women's 60 kg event.[4] She participated at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in the powerlifting competition, being awarded the bronze medal in the women's 61 kg event.[5][6][7][8]

Yang Yan
Sport
Country China
SportPowerlifting
Medal record
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
Powerlifting
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensWomen's 52 kg
Silver medal – second place2012 LondonWomen's 60 kg
Bronze medal – third place2016 Rio de JaneiroWomen's 61 kg

References
  1. Stevens, Samuel (12 September 2016). "Paralympics 2016: Lucy Ejike smashes world record three times to win gold in power-lifting for Nigeria". The Independent. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  2. "Athens 2004 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  3. Degun, Tom (28 July 2010). "Chinese lifter claims world record in Kuala Lumpur". Inside the Games. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  4. "London 2012 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  5. "Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  6. Eludini, Tunde (11 September 2016). "Rio 2016 Paralympics: Nigeria wins third gold". Premium Times. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  7. Olus, Yemi (11 September 2016). "Lucy Ejike smashes World Record THRICE to win GOLD at Rio Paralympic Games". Making of Champs. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  8. "Egypt's Women Paralympians Win Another Two Medals in Powerlifting". Egyptian Streets. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2022.


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