Chinese Youth National Gold Medalist Qing Wenyi Passes Away

The Chinese news outelt Xinhua is reporting that 17 year old Qing Wenyi has passed away. The young swimmer was a national finalist and won two gold medals at the first ever Chinese Youth Championships in the 100 and 200 breaststroke.

Her lifetime bests in the breaststroke events were:

  • 50 breaststroke – 32.08
  • 100 breaststroke – 1:08.99
  • 200 breaststroke – 2:30.39

The cause of death is not know at this time.

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fina Bites
8 years ago

Condolences to her family, friends, teammates, coaches. More info on her life and death here: (translated): http://www.ecns.cn/2015/11-10/188024.shtml

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