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Factfile: Chinese hammer thrower Zhang Wenxiu

2014-10-03 22:58 Xinhuanet

INCHEON, South Korea, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Following is the factfile of Chinese hammer thrower Zhang Wenxiu, who was stripped of her Asian Games gold medal after failing a pre-competition drug test.  

Born: March 22, 1986  
Birthplace: Liaoning Province, China   
2001: Joined Chinese national athletics team.  
2004: Finished 7th at Athens Olympic Games.  
2006: Won gold at Doha Asian Games.  
2007: Became first Chinese athlete to win a hammer medal at world championships by taking the bronze at Osaka worlds.  
2008: Won bronze at Beijing Olympic Games.  
2009: Won gold at Chinese National Games.  
2011: Won bronze at Daegu World Championships.  
2012: Finsihed fourth at London Olympic Games.  
2013: Won bronze at Moscow World Championships. Retained champion at Chinese National Games.  
2014: Won gold at Incheon Asian Games but tested positive for banned substances Zeranol and its metabolite.