- Jiao Liuyang
Jiao Liuyang (Simplified Chinese:焦刘洋, born
August 6 ,1991 inHarbin ,Heilongjiang ) is a female Chineseswimmer , who competed at the2008 Summer Olympics and finished second in the 200 m butterfly at 2:04.72, behind her teammateLiu Zige , who won the race in 2:04.18. Both girls were under the former world record held by Australia'sJessica Schipper (2:05.40).Before the Olympics, Jiao had competed at the 2007 World Swimming Championshps in Melbourne, where she was 4th in the 200 m butterfly (2:07.22).
Major achievements
*2005 National Games - 2nd 200 m fly (2:10.31);
*2006 Asian Championships - 1st 200 m fly (2:08.54)Records
*2006 Asian Championships - (Tournament Record)
References
*http://2008teamchina.olympic.cn/index.php/personview/personsen/792
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