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Liu Shiying (Chinese: 刘诗颖; born 24 September 1993) is a Chinese athlete who competes in the javelin throw. She is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's javelin throw.
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Aug 6, 2021 · The first throw was all Liu Shiying needed to secure China’s first Olympic javelin gold medal. Liu unleashed a season’s best 66.34m in the opening round, an effort that stood up the rest of the way in Friday night’s final, good enough to make her the Tokyo Games champion.
Aug 6, 2021 · People’s Republic of China’s LIU Shiying has become the first athlete from an Asian country to win an Olympic gold medal in the women’s javelin. The 27-year-old produced the standout performance of the event with her first round throw of 66.34m at the Olympic Stadium.
Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. 3 x In Top 8 at World Championships. 1 x Asian Games winner. More Honours. World Rankings. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests.
Aug 7, 2021 · Liu's victory delivered China's second athletic gold at Tokyo 2020 after Gong Lijiao won the women's shot put. Accidentally, the two gold medalists had shared the same dormitory in the Olympic village.
Aug 6, 2021 · When Liu Shiying of China stepped into the Olympic stadium on Friday night with the goal of becoming Asia’s first Olympic javelin champion, she gripped the spear in her right hand and hurled it...
Aug 6, 2021 · TOKYO, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shiying of China made a powerful throw of 66.34 meters at her first attempt to deliver the first women's javelin throw gold medal for China at the Tokyo Olympics here on Friday. Liu only made two successful attempts but that was enough to secure her historic victory.
