Yao Jingyuan

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameYao•Jingyuan
Used nameYao•Jingyuan
Name orderOriental
Original name姚•景遠
Born14 June 1958 in Yingkou, Liaoning (CHN)
Measurements164 cm / 68 kg
NOC People's Republic of China
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Yao Jingyuan had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1984 Olympics Lightweight class (320.0 kg); 1st in the 1984 World Championships Lightweight class (320.0 kg); 3rd in the 1985 World Championships Lightweight class (315.0 kg); 1st in the 1982 Asian Games Middleweight class; 1st in the 1986 Asian Games Middleweight class.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Weightlifting CHN Yao Jingyuan
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Special Notes