Liu Yaxin

Liu Yaxin (Chinese: 柳雅欣; pinyin: Liǔyǎxīn; born 16 June 1999) is a Chinese competitive swimmer who specializes in backstroke.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu.
Liu Yaxin
柳雅欣
Personal information
National teamChina
Born (1999-06-16) 16 June 1999[1]
Lishui, China
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [2]
Weight69 kg (152 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  China
World Championships (LC)
Bronze medal – third place2023 Fukuoka4×200 m freestyle
World Championships (SC)
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Abu Dhabi 4×200 m freestyle
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta-Palembang 200 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou 4x100m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou 4x200m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou 200m backstroke
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou 200m freestyle
World University Games
Gold medal – first place 2021 Chengdu 200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2021 Chengdu200 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place2021 Chengdu4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2021 Chengdu4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2021 Chengdu4×100 m medley
Gold medal – first place2021 Chengdu4×100 m mixed medley

She qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the 200 meter backstroke.[1] She swam the 4th time in the semifinals and reached the final, where she finished 7th.

At the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan she finished 18th in the 200 meter backstroke.

On 19 August 2018 Liu won the Women's 200M Backstroke at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.[3]

References
  1. "Yaxin Liu". Rio Olympics. Archived from the original on 26 November 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. https://info.hangzhou2022.cn/en/results/swimming/athlete-profile-n2007992-liu-yaxin.htm
  3. "Liu Yaxin Continues China's Hot Streak With 200 Back Gold". Swimming World Magazine News. 19 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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