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IPC SWIMMING

Qing Xu

27th September 1992 Henan, CHN
LATEST TRIUMPHS:
London 2012 Paralympics - Gold: 200m Individual Medley SM6, 50m Fresstyle S6, 50m Butterfly S6 and 100m Freestyle S6
2010 IPC Swimming World Championships - Gold: 50m Butterfly; Silver: 50m Freestyle
World record holder at 50m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly & 4x50m Medley Relay
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A picture of a man standing with his gold medal around his neck during a medal ceremony

China’s S6 swimming star Qing Xu shined at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, winning four gold medals and wowing the crowds.

Previously, Xu won four medals at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, including three golds. He was victorious in the 50m Freestyle with a world-record time of 29.78. He broke another world record in the 50m Butterfly to take gold in a time of 30.79. And together with his teammates Tang, Du and Yang, Xu swam to another gold and world record, in the 4x50m Medley. The Chinese speedster added one more bronze medal, in the 200m Individual Medley.

At the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships, Xu swam to one world title in the 50m Butterfly (31.66), while Bohodayko finished in third place. He then added one silver medal to his collection in the 50m Freestyle.

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