The People's Republic of China

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competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics

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Medalists

Medal	Name	Event
	Wang Junxia Wang Junxia Wang Junxia is a Chinese former long-distance runner.-Career:Wang was coached by Ma Junren until 1995 and by Mao Dezhen from 1995 to her retirement after the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....	Athletics Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:... , Women's 5000 m
	Ge Fei Ge Fei (badminton) Ge Fei was a Chinese female badminton player in the 1990s who is one of the most successful doubles specialists in the sport's history.She is married to the former World Champion singles badminton player Sun Jun.-Career:... Gu Jun Gu Jun Gu Jun was a Chinese female badminton player in the 1990s.-Career:Gu and her regular partner Ge Fei were the world's dominant women's doubles team from the mid 1990s to their retirement after the 2000 Olympics. They won over thirty top tier international tournaments together, including two Olympic...	Badminton Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics included the four events held at the previous Games as well as a fifth event: mixed doubles. An additional change to the tournament was the playoff game for the bronze medal rather than the awarding of two bronzes.The tournament was single-elimination... , Women's doubles
	Xiong Ni	Diving Diving at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, four diving events were contested during a competition that took place at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, from 26 July to 2 August, comprising a total of 121 divers from 40 nations.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:... , Men's 3 m springboard
	Fu Mingxia Fu Mingxia Fu Mingxia . She is a top female diver, multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion. She is about 1.58m tall .-Early life and career:...	Diving Diving at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, four diving events were contested during a competition that took place at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, from 26 July to 2 August, comprising a total of 121 divers from 40 nations.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:... , Women's 3 m springboard
	Fu Mingxia Fu Mingxia Fu Mingxia . She is a top female diver, multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion. She is about 1.58m tall .-Early life and career:...	Diving Diving at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, four diving events were contested during a competition that took place at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, from 26 July to 2 August, comprising a total of 121 divers from 40 nations.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:... , Women's 10 m platform
	Li Xiaoshuang Li Xiaoshuang Li Xiaoshuang is a Chinese gymnast and Olympic champion. Li Xiaoshuang and his twin brother Li Dashuang's gymnastics talent was discovered at the age of six...	Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Georgia Dome from July 20–25 and July 28–29. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Stegeman Coliseum in nearby... , Men's Individual all-around
	Sun Fuming Sun Fuming Sun Fuming is a female Chinese judoka who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.She won the gold medal in the heavyweight class in 1996. Eight years later she won the bronze medal in the heavyweight class.-References:*...	Judo Judo at the 1996 Summer Olympics This page shows the final results of the Judo Competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.Kye Sun-Hui surprised spectators by winning gold in the women's extra-lightweight event. She had obtained a wildcard entry to the Games.-Men's events:... , Women's +72 kg
	Yang Ling Yang Ling Yang Ling is a male Chinese sports shooter. He won both the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Olympic Games in 10 metre running target, being the only shooter to successfully defend an Olympic title in that event.-Olympic results:...	Shooting Shooting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The shooting competitions at the 1996 Summer Olympics took place at the Wolf Creek Shooting Complex near Atlanta, United States. Competitions were held in ten men's events and five women's events... , Men's 10 m Running Target
	Li Duihong Li Duihong Li Duihong is a female Chinese sports shooter. She won the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in the 25m sport pistol.-Olympic results:-Other major performances:...	Shooting Shooting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The shooting competitions at the 1996 Summer Olympics took place at the Wolf Creek Shooting Complex near Atlanta, United States. Competitions were held in ten men's events and five women's events... , Women's 25 m Pistol
	Le Jingyi	Swimming Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games... , Women's 100 m freestyle
	Liu Guoliang Liu Guoliang Liu Guoliang is a Chinese table tennis player who won all titles at major world tournaments including World Championships, World Cup and Olympic Games. The second man to achieve a career grand slam of 3 majors . He is considered by many to be one of the greatest players of all time.-Biography:Liu...	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Men's singles
	Liu Guoliang Liu Guoliang Liu Guoliang is a Chinese table tennis player who won all titles at major world tournaments including World Championships, World Cup and Olympic Games. The second man to achieve a career grand slam of 3 majors . He is considered by many to be one of the greatest players of all time.-Biography:Liu... Kong Linghui Kong Linghui Kong Linghui is a male Chinese table tennis player. He competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as in the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996, Kong won the gold medal in the men's doubles competition together with Liu Guoliang...	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Men's doubles
	Deng Yaping Deng Yaping Deng Yaping is a Chinese table tennis player, who won six world championships and four Olympic championships between 1989 and 1997...	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Women's singles
	Deng Yaping Deng Yaping Deng Yaping is a Chinese table tennis player, who won six world championships and four Olympic championships between 1989 and 1997... Qiao Hong Qiao Hong Qiao Hong is a former female Chinese table tennis player. She is now the coach of the women's national table tennis team and a member of the Chinese Olympic Committee....	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Women's doubles
	Tang Ningsheng	Weightlifting Weightlifting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The weightlifting competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of ten weight classes, for men only. The range of each weight class was adjusted by 1–4 kg for these Games, marking the first redefinition of Olympic weightlifting weight classes since they were introduced in... , Men's 59 kg
	Zhan Xugang Zhan Xugang Zhan Xugang is a male Chinese weightlifter who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996 he won the gold medal in the 70 kg class...	Weightlifting Weightlifting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The weightlifting competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of ten weight classes, for men only. The range of each weight class was adjusted by 1–4 kg for these Games, marking the first redefinition of Olympic weightlifting weight classes since they were introduced in... , Men's 70 kg
	He Ying He Ying He Ying is an archer from the People's Republic of China who has competed at three Summer Olympics.In 1996 Atlanta Olympics He won the silver in the women's individual event. She competed again in 2000 in Sydney but did not win a medal....	Archery Archery at the 1996 Summer Olympics Archery at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of four events. The events were held in neighboring Stone Mountain.All archery was done at a range of 70 metres. 64 archers competed in each the men's individual and women's individual competitions. They began with a 72-arrow ranking round... , Women's Individual Competition
	Wang Junxia Wang Junxia Wang Junxia is a Chinese former long-distance runner.-Career:Wang was coached by Ma Junren until 1995 and by Mao Dezhen from 1995 to her retirement after the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....	Athletics Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:... , Women's 10000 m
	Sui Xinmei Sui Xinmei Sui Xinmei is a Chinese shot putter who won the silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.She also won the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships as well as the Asian Games in 1990 and 1994 and the Asian Championships in 1995...	Athletics Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:... , Women's Shot put
	Dong Jiong Dong Jiong Dong Jiong is a Chinese badminton player who ranked among the world's men's singles elite in the mid and late 1990s.-Career:In a relatively short career at the top level, Dong won some of badminton's biggest events, including the prestigious All-England and Denmark Open titles in 1997...	Badminton Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics included the four events held at the previous Games as well as a fifth event: mixed doubles. An additional change to the tournament was the playoff game for the bronze medal rather than the awarding of two bronzes.The tournament was single-elimination... , Men's singles
	Yu Zhuocheng Yu Zhuocheng Yu Zhuocheng is a male diver from PR China. Yu won a silver medal in the 3 metre springboard diving at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.-External links:*...	Diving Diving at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, four diving events were contested during a competition that took place at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, from 26 July to 2 August, comprising a total of 121 divers from 40 nations.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:... , Men's 3 m springboard
	Chen Yufeng Chen Yufeng Chen Yufeng is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played two matches.-External links:*... Fan Yunjie Fan Yunjie Fan Yunjie is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.... Gao Hong Gao Hong Gao Hong is a composer and performer of the Chinese pipa .Gao has lived in the United States since 1994. She performs traditional and modern Chinese music, with her groups Spirit of Nature and Beijing Trio... Liu Ailing Liu Ailing Liu Ailing is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored one goal.... Liu Ying Liu Ying Liu Ying was a son of Emperor Guangwu of Han, and half-brother of Emperor Ming. After becoming Prince of Chu, he was a known supporter of many religions... Shi Guihong Shi Guihong Shi Guihong is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored two goals.-External links:*... Shui Qingxia Shui Qingxia Shui Qingxia is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches.... Sun Qingmei Sun Qingmei Sun Qingmei is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored three goals.-External links:*... Sun Wen Wang Liping Wang Liping (footballer) Wang Liping is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches.... Wei Haiying Wei Haiying Wei Haiying is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played four matches including the final and scored two goals.-External links:*... Wen Lirong Wen Lirong Wen Lirong is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played four matches, but missed the final after being sent off in the semifinal.Four years later she was a member of... Xie Huilin Xie Huilin Xie Huilin is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches.... Yu Hongqi Yu Hongqi Yu Hongqi is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played four matches.-External links:*... Zhao Lihong Zhao Lihong Zhao Lihong is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She played all five matches and scored one goal.... Zhong Honglian Zhong Honglian Zhong Honglian is a female Chinese football player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal with the Chinese team. She was the backup goalkeeper behind Gao Hong.-External links:*...	Football Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics The association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia.... , Women's team competition
	Li Xiaoshuang Li Xiaoshuang Li Xiaoshuang is a Chinese gymnast and Olympic champion. Li Xiaoshuang and his twin brother Li Dashuang's gymnastics talent was discovered at the age of six...	Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Georgia Dome from July 20–25 and July 28–29. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Stegeman Coliseum in nearby... , Men's Floor exercise
	Li Xiaoshuang Li Xiaoshuang Li Xiaoshuang is a Chinese gymnast and Olympic champion. Li Xiaoshuang and his twin brother Li Dashuang's gymnastics talent was discovered at the age of six... Fan Bin Fan Bin Fan Bin is a retired Chinese Olympic gymnast. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, winning a silver medal in the team competition, and a bronze medal in horizontal bar.... Fan Hongbin Fan Hongbin Fan Hongbin is a Chinese gymnast. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in men's team competition.-References:... Huang Huadong Huang Huadong Huang Huadong is a Chinese gymnast. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in men's team competition.-References:... Huang Liping Huang Liping Huang Liping is a former Chinese Gymnast, and is now a gymnastics magistrate.-Career:Huang Liping started as an amateur in 1978, joining the Hubei team in 1985, and then selected to the China's national gymnastics team the following year... Shen Jian Shen Jian Shen Jian is a Chinese gymnast. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in men's team competition.-References:... Zhang Jinjing Zhang Jinjing Zhang Jinjing is a Chinese gymnast. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in men's team competition, as well as placing fourth in parallel bars and individual all-around.-References:...	Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Georgia Dome from July 20–25 and July 28–29. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Stegeman Coliseum in nearby... , Men's team competition
	Mo Huilan Mo Huilan Mo Huilan is a Chinese gymnast who competed at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She was one of China's most successful gymnasts in the 1990s. She is known for performing routines of exceptional difficulty and technique, but also for inconsistency....	Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Georgia Dome from July 20–25 and July 28–29. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Stegeman Coliseum in nearby... , Women's Vault
	Bi Wenjing Bi Wenjing Bi Wenjing is a Chinese gymnast. She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in uneven bars, and placing fourth in the team competition with the Chinese team.-References:...	Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Georgia Dome from July 20–25 and July 28–29. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Stegeman Coliseum in nearby... , Women's Uneven bars
	Xiuyun Zhang Mianying Cao	Rowing Rowing at the 1996 Summer Olympics Taking place at Lake Lanier, Georgia, United States, the 1996 Summer Olympics saw the debut of lightweight rowing events. The three included replaced the remaining coxed events for men and the Women's Coxless Four... , Women's Double Sculls
	Wang Yifu Wang Yifu Wang Yifu is a male Chinese pistol shooter, and in terms of Olympic medals one of the most successful sport shooters of all times. He specializes in the 50 m Pistol and 10 m Air Pistol events....	Shooting Shooting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The shooting competitions at the 1996 Summer Olympics took place at the Wolf Creek Shooting Complex near Atlanta, United States. Competitions were held in ten men's events and five women's events... , Men's 10 m Air Pistol
	Xiao Jun	Shooting Shooting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The shooting competitions at the 1996 Summer Olympics took place at the Wolf Creek Shooting Complex near Atlanta, United States. Competitions were held in ten men's events and five women's events... , Men's 10 m Running Target
	Wei Qiang Wei Qiang Wei Qiang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches as infielder.... Tao Hua Tao Hua Tao Hua is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches as infielder.... Xu Jian Xu Jian Xu Jian is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played eight matches.... Zhang Chunfang Zhang Chunfang Zhang Chunfang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.... Yan Fang Yan Fang Yan Fang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.... Wang Ying An Zhongxin An Zhongxin An Zhongxin is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.... Wang Lihong Chen Hong He Liping He Liping He Liping is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played one match as pitcher.-External links:*... Lei Li Liu Xuqing Liu Xuqing Liu Xuqing is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.-External links:*... Liu Yaju Liu Yaju Liu Yaju is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played seven matches as a pitcher.-External links:*... Ma Ying Ma Ying Ma Ying is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played two matches as pitcher.-References:**... Ou Jingbai Ou Jingbai Ou Jingbai is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played six matches.-External links:*... Sarah Ford	Softball Softball at the 1996 Summer Olympics Softball made its first appearance as an official medal sport at the 1996 Summer Olympics. The competition was held at historic Golden Park in Columbus, Georgia. Final results for the Softball competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics:-Medal summary:... , Women's team competition
	Le Jingyi	Swimming Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games... , Women's 50 m freestyle
	Liu Limin Liu Limin Liu Limin is a former swimmer from China who won the silver medal in the 100 metres butterfly at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-External links:* at sports-reference.com...	Swimming Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games... , Women's 100 m butterfly
	Le Jingyi Na Chao Yun Nian Shan Ying Shan Ying Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...	Swimming Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games... , Women's 4x100 m freestyle relay
	Wang Tao Wang Tao (table tennis) Wang Tao is a retired Chinese table tennis player, the current head coach of the Bayi Gongshang club in the China Table Tennis Super League, a major general of the People's Liberation Army, and a member of the Chinese Olympic Committee.Wang Tao is left-handed, and uses a shakehand...	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Men's singles
	Wang Tao Wang Tao (table tennis) Wang Tao is a retired Chinese table tennis player, the current head coach of the Bayi Gongshang club in the China Table Tennis Super League, a major general of the People's Liberation Army, and a member of the Chinese Olympic Committee.Wang Tao is left-handed, and uses a shakehand... Lü Lin Lu Lin Lü Lin is a Chinese table tennis player and Olympic champion. He uses a pen-grip topspin style, and is best known for the combination of him and Wang Tao in men's double championships....	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Men's doubles
	Liu Wei Liu Wei (table tennis) Liu Wei is a former female table tennis player from China. From 1989 to 1996 she won several medals in singles, doubles, and team events in the Asian Table Tennis Championships, in the Table Tennis World Cup, and in the World Table Tennis Championships. She also achieved a silver Olympic medal in... Qiao Yunping Qiao Yunping Qiao Yunping is a female Chinese table tennis player. She won a silver medal in 1996 Atlanta Olympics Games in the women's doubles.-References:...	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Women's doubles
	Yawen Lai Yong-Mei Cui Wenli Pan Ziling Wang Yue Sun Sun Yue (volleyball player) Sun Yue is a female Chinese volleyball player. She was a member of the China women's national volleyball team that won the Silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-National team:... Yan Li Qi He Xiaoning Liu Yongmei Wu Yunying Zhu Wang Lina Yi Wang Wang Yi (volleyball) Wang Yi is a Chinese volleyball player who twice went to the Olympic games with the Chinese team, in 1992 and 1996. She shared in the silver medal earned by that team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Educated at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California, Wang earned a...	Volleyball Volleyball at the 1996 Summer Olympics Volleyball at the 1996 Summer Olympics featured beach volleyball for the first time as the official Olympic sport.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-External links:*... , Women's team competition
	Zhang Xiangsen Zhang Xiangsen Zhang Xiangsen is a male weightlifter from PR China. He competed at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and won a silver medal in the men's 56 kg division.-References:*...	Weightlifting Weightlifting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The weightlifting competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of ten weight classes, for men only. The range of each weight class was adjusted by 1–4 kg for these Games, marking the first redefinition of Olympic weightlifting weight classes since they were introduced in... , Men's 56 kg
	Wang Yan Wang Yan (athlete) Wang Yan is a Chinese race walker, who won the bronze medal over 10 km at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. She also won the 1993 IAAF World Race Walking Cup, as well as a silver medal at the 1999 World Championships and a bronze at the 2001 East Asian Games.-Achievements:-External links:...	Athletics Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:... , Women's 10km walk
	Qin Yiyuan Qin Yiyuan Qin Yiyuan is a Chinese former world level women's badminton player.-Career:A doubles specialist, Qin played internationally for China from the mid 1990s through the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, a period during which her fellow countrywomen Ge Fei and Gu Jun dominated international women's doubles... Tang Yongshu Tang Yongshu Tang Yongshu is a Chinese female badminton player who competed internationally in the 1990s.-Career:Specializing in women's doubles, Tang earned a bronze medal at the 1995 IBF World Championships and a silver medal at the 1997 IBF World Championships with her regular partner, Qin Yiyuan...	Badminton Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics included the four events held at the previous Games as well as a fifth event: mixed doubles. An additional change to the tournament was the playoff game for the bronze medal rather than the awarding of two bronzes.The tournament was single-elimination... , Women's doubles
	Liu Jianjun Liu Jianjun Liu Jianjun is a male Chinese badminton player who played internationally in the 1990s.-Career:Liu shared a number of mixed doubles titles on the world circuit. He won the China , French , and Thailand Opens with Wang Xiaoyuan, and the Asian Championships with Ge Fei... Sun Man Sun Man Sun Man is a Chinese female badminton player who competed internationally in the 1990s.-Career:Specializing in mixed doubles at the world level, Sun won the China Open and Asian Championships with countryman Chen Xingdong. She earned a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta with another...	Badminton Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics included the four events held at the previous Games as well as a fifth event: mixed doubles. An additional change to the tournament was the playoff game for the bronze medal rather than the awarding of two bronzes.The tournament was single-elimination... , Mixed doubles
	Xiao Hailiang	Diving Diving at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, four diving events were contested during a competition that took place at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, from 26 July to 2 August, comprising a total of 121 divers from 40 nations.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:... , Men's 10 metre platform
	Fan Bin Fan Bin Fan Bin is a retired Chinese Olympic gymnast. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, winning a silver medal in the team competition, and a bronze medal in horizontal bar....	Gymnastics Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Georgia Dome from July 20–25 and July 28–29. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Stegeman Coliseum in nearby... , Men's Horizontal bar
	Wang Xianbo Wang Xianbo Wang Xianbo is a Chinese judoka and Olympic medalist. She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in judo .-References:...	Judo Judo at the 1996 Summer Olympics This page shows the final results of the Judo Competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.Kye Sun-Hui surprised spectators by winning gold in the women's extra-lightweight event. She had obtained a wildcard entry to the Games.-Men's events:... , Women's 66 kg
	Zhang Bing Zhang Bing Zhang Bing is a male Chinese sports shooter. He competed at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and won a bronze medal in men's double trap.-References:...	Shooting Shooting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The shooting competitions at the 1996 Summer Olympics took place at the Wolf Creek Shooting Complex near Atlanta, United States. Competitions were held in ten men's events and five women's events... , Men's Double Trap
	Chen Yan Chen Yan (born 1979) Chen Yan was a former Chinese swimmer. She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at 1996 Summer Olympics. At the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships she won the gold medal in the 200 m backstroke and the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke. She failed a drug test... Han Xue Han Xue Han Xue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay. She also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.-References:... Cai Huijue Cai Huijue Cai Huijue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:... Shan Ying Shan Ying Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...	Swimming Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games... , Women's 4x100 m medley relay
	Lin Li Lin Li (swimmer) Lynn Li is a Chinese former swimmer and Olympic champion.She competed at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she received silver medals in 200 m breaststroke and in 400 m medley, and a gold medal in 200 m individual medley.-World record:...	Swimming Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games... , Women's 200 m IM
	Qiao Hong Qiao Hong Qiao Hong is a former female Chinese table tennis player. She is now the coach of the women's national table tennis team and a member of the Chinese Olympic Committee....	Table Tennis Table tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics The table tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics consisted of four events.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Controversy:During the women's singles final match between the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei , police arrested two Taiwanese spectators for waving the flag of the Republic... , Women's singles
	Xiao Jiangang Xiao Jiangang Xiao Jiangang is a male Chinese weightlifter. He competed at 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and won a bronze medal in Men's 64 kg.-References:*...	Weightlifting Weightlifting at the 1996 Summer Olympics The weightlifting competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of ten weight classes, for men only. The range of each weight class was adjusted by 1–4 kg for these Games, marking the first redefinition of Olympic weightlifting weight classes since they were introduced in... , Men's 64 kg
	Sheng Zetian Sheng Zetian Sheng Zetian is a male Chinese wrestler. He competed at the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling on each occasion.-References:...	Wrestling Wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympics At the 1996 Summer Olympics, 2 different wrestling disciplines were contested: freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling. The freestyle category was notable as it featured the gold medal performance of Kurt Angle, who later became a notable professional wrestler.-Freestyle:-Greco-Roman:-Medal... , Men's 57 kg Greco-Roman

Archery

Archery at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Archery at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of four events. The events were held in neighboring Stone Mountain.All archery was done at a range of 70 metres. 64 archers competed in each the men's individual and women's individual competitions. They began with a 72-arrow ranking round...

The People's Republic of China sent three men and three women to Atlanta for archery. As usual, the Chinese women were the more successful squad, with He Ying

He Ying

He Ying is an archer from the People's Republic of China who has competed at three Summer Olympics.In 1996 Atlanta Olympics He won the silver in the women's individual event. She competed again in 2000 in Sydney but did not win a medal....

 winning a silver medal

Silver medal

A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....

. They went a combined 9-3 in individual competition as opposed the men's 1-3 record. They also won their first team match before being defeated.

Women's Individual Competition:

• He Ying
  He Ying
  He Ying is an archer from the People's Republic of China who has competed at three Summer Olympics.In 1996 Atlanta Olympics He won the silver in the women's individual event. She competed again in 2000 in Sydney but did not win a medal....
  
   → Final, Silver Medal (5-1)
• Wang Xiaozhu
  Wang Xiaozhu
  Wang Xiaozhu is a female Chinese archer. She competed at 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games where she won a silver medal in Women's Team, and a 4th place in Women's Individual and at 1996 Summer Olympics where she finished 7th in individual and 6th in Woman's Team....
  
   → Quarterfinal, 7th place (3-1)
• Yang Jianping → Round of 32, 29th place (1-1)

Men's Individual Competition:

• Tang Hua → Round of 32, 23rd place (1-1)
• Luo Hengyu → Round of 64, 36th place (0-1)
• Shen Jun → Round of 64, 40th place (0-1)

Women's Team Competition:

• He, Wang, and Yang → Quarterfinal, 6th place (1-1)

Men's Team Competition:

• Tang, Luo, and Shen → Round of 16, 12th place (0-1)

Athletics

Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics

At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:...

Men's 100 metres

• Chen Wenzhong

Men's 200 metres

• Chen Wenzhong

Men's 110 metres Hurdles

• Li Tong
• Chen Yanhao

Men's 20 km Walk

• Yu Guohui
  Yu Guohui
  Yu Guohui is a retired male Chinese race walker.-Achievements:-References:...
  
  
• Li Zewen
  Li Zewen
  Li Zewen is a retired Chinese race walker.-Achievements:-References:*...
  
  
• Li Mingcai
  Li Mingcai
  Li Mingcai is a retired male race walker from PR China. He competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.-Achievements:-References:*...
  
  

Men's 50 km Walk

• Zhang Huiqiang
• Final — 3:53:10 (→ 14th place)

• Mao Xinyuan
  Mao Xinyuan
  Mao Xinyuan is a retired male race walker from PR China. He competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-Achievements:-References:*...
  
  
• Final — DSQ (→ no ranking)

• Zhao Yongsheng
  Zhao Yongsheng
  Zhao Yongsheng is a retired male race walker from PR China. He competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-Achievements:-References:*...
  
  
• Final — DSQ (→ no ranking)

Men's Long Jump

• Huang Geng
  Huang Geng
  Huang Geng is a retired male long jumper from PR China. His personal best is 8.38 metres, achieved in May 1995 in Taiyuan.-Achievements:-References:...
  
  
• Qualification — 8.12 m
• Final — 7.99 m (→ 9th place)

• Chen Jing
  Chen Jing
  Chen Jing is a table tennis player and Olympic champion for China, and later Olympic medalist for Chinese Taipei.She received a golden medal in singles and a silver medal in doubles at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul....
  
  
• Qualification — 7.70 m (→ did not advance, 29th place)

Men's Triple Jump

• Zou Sixin
  Zou Sixin
  Zou Sixin is a retired Chinese triple jumper, best known for finishing eighth at the 1992 Summer Olympics.His personal best was 17.31 metres, achieved in October 1990 in Beijing. This result places him second on the all-time Chinese performers list, only behind Zou Zhenxian....
  
  
• Qualification — 16.53 m (→ did not advance, 21st place)

Men's Discus Throw

• Li Shaojie
  Li Shaojie
  Li Shaojie is a male Chinese discus thrower. His personal best throw is 65.16 metres, achieved in May 1996 in Nanjing. This is the current Chinese record....
  
  
• Qualification — 60.20 m (→ did not advance)

Men's Javelin Throw

• Zhang Lianbiao
  Zhang Lianbiao
  Zhang Lianbiao is a retired male javelin thrower from PR China. He set his personal best on 16 October 1994 in Hiroshima.-Achievements:-References:...
  
  
• Qualification — 79.88 m
• Final — 80.96 m (→ 11th place)

Women's 400 metres

• Du Xiujie
• Heat — 53.95 (→ did not advance)

Women's 10,000 metres

• Wang Junxia
  Wang Junxia
  Wang Junxia is a Chinese former long-distance runner.-Career:Wang was coached by Ma Junren until 1995 and by Mao Dezhen from 1995 to her retirement after the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
  
  
• Qualification — 32:36.53
• Final — 31:02.58 (→ Silver Medal)

• Wang Mingxia
• Qualification — 32:10.26
• Final — 32:38.98 (→ 15th place)

• Yang Siju
  Yang Siju
  Yang Siju is a Chinese long-distance runner who specialized in the 10,000 metres.She finished seventh at the 1997 World Championships in Athens in a time of 32:01.61 minutes....
  
  
• Qualification — 32:22.77
• Final — 33:15.29 (→ 19th place)

Women's Javelin Throw

• Li Lei
• Qualification — 61.48 m
• Final — 60.74 m (→ 8th place)

Women's Discus Throw

• Xiao Yanling
  Xiao Yanling
  Xiao Yanling is a Chinese discus thrower. Her personal best throw was 71.68 metres, achieved in March 1992 in Beijing. This is the current Asian record....
  
  
• Qualification — 65.10m
• Final — 64.72m (→ 5th place)

Women's Shot Put

• Sui Xinmei
  Sui Xinmei
  Sui Xinmei is a Chinese shot putter who won the silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.She also won the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships as well as the Asian Games in 1990 and 1994 and the Asian Championships in 1995...
  
  
• Qualification — 19.36m
• Final — 19.88m (→ Silver Medal)

• Li Meisu
  Li Meisu
  Li Meisu is a retired Chinese shot putter who won the bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.She also won the Asian Games in 1982 and 1998, the Asian Championships in 1998 and the East Asian Games in 1997....
  
  
• Qualification — 18.39m (→ did not advance)

• Huang Zhihong
  Huang Zhihong
  Huang Zhihong is a former shot put athlete from China. An Olympic silver medallist and a double world champion, she was in fact the first Asian to win a world championship in athletics. Her personal best throw is 21.52, achieved in Beijing 1990....
  
  
• Qualification — did not start (→ did not advance)

Women's Triple Jump

• Ren Ruiping
  Ren Ruiping
  Ren Ruiping is a female Chinese triple jumper. Ren set three world junior records in triple jump, and is a former Asian record holder with 14.66 metres. The record now belongs to Olga Rypakova of Kazakhstan with 15.25 metres.-Achievements:-External links:...
  
  
• Qualification — 14.56m
• Final — 14.30m (→ 7th place)

• Wang Xiangrong — 13.32m (→ did not advance)

Women's Marathon

• Ren Xiujuan
  Ren Xiujuan
  Ren Xiujuan is a female Chinese athlete who specialized in the marathon races.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*5000 metres - 15:49.90 min *10,000 metres - 31:13.21 min *Marathon - 2:24:22 hrs -External links:*...
  
   — 2:31.21 (→ 9th place)

Women's 10 km Walk

• Wang Yan
  Wang Yan (athlete)
  Wang Yan is a Chinese race walker, who won the bronze medal over 10 km at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. She also won the 1993 IAAF World Race Walking Cup, as well as a silver medal at the 1999 World Championships and a bronze at the 2001 East Asian Games.-Achievements:-External links:...
  
   — 42:19 (→ Bronze Medal)
• Gu Yan
  Gu Yan
  Gu Yan is a retired Chinese race walker.-Achievements:-External links:...
  
   — 42:34 (→ 4th place)
• Gao Hongmiao
  Gao Hongmiao
  Gao Hongmiao is a retired Chinese race walker.-Achievements:-External links:...
  
   — dsq (→ no ranking)

Men's Team Competition

• Preliminary Round (Group A)
• Defeated Angola (70-67)
• Lost to Croatia (78-109)
• Defeated Argentina (87-77)
• Lost to the United States (70-133)
• Lost to Lithuania (55-116)
• Quarterfinals
• Lost to Yugoslavia (61-128)
• Classification Matches
• 5th/8th place: Lost to Greece (75-115)
• 7th/8th place: Lost to Croatia (85-99) → 8th place
• Team Roster
• Bateer Mengke
• Gong Xiaobin
• Hu Weidong
  Hu Weidong
  Hu Weidong is a former Chinese basketball player, a 6'6", 192 lb. guard.In 1985, Hu joined the Jiangsu Dragons junior teams, debuting with the national team in the category two years later . He was a two-time MVP in the Chinese Basketball Association, and led the league in scoring three times...
  
  
• Li Nan
  Li Nan
  Li Nan is a former professional basketball player from the People's Republic of China. Before his retirement in 2009, he played for the Bayi Rockets, a Chinese Basketball Association team based in Ningbo...
  
  
• Li Xiaoyong
• Liu Yudong
  Liu Yudong
  Liu Yudong , is a Chinese basketball player playing for the Fujian Xunxing club in the Chinese Basketball Association. He currently holds the CBA record for most career points scored....
  
  
• Shan Tao
• Sun Jun
  Sun Jun (basketball)
  Sun Jun is an assist coach of the Chinese national basketball team.-Jilin Northeast Tigers:...
  
  
• Wang Zhizhi
  Wang Zhizhi
  Wang Zhizhi is a Chinese professional basketball player. He is a former player in the National Basketball Association.Wang is 214 cm tall. Wang's father Wang Weijun and mother Ren Huanzhen were both basketball players...
  
  
• Wu Naiqun
• Wu Qinglong
• Zheng Wu

Women's Team Competition

• Preliminary Round (Group A)
• Lost to Italy (53-62)
• Lost to Japan (72-75)
• Defeated Canada (61-49)
• Lost to Brazil (83-98)
• Lost to Russia (78-94)
• Classification Matches
• 9th/12th place: Defeated Zaire (91-67)
• 9th/10th place: Defeated South Korea (85-71) → 9th place
• Team Roster
• Zheng Dongmei
• Liang Xin
• Zheng Haixia
• He Jun
• Ma Zongqing
• Miao Bo
• Li Xin
  Li Xin (basketball)
  Li Xin is a Chinese women's basketball player. She won a silver medal with the China women's national basketball team at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
  
  
• Liu Jun
• Shen Li
• Chu Hui
• Li Dongmei
• Ma Chengqing

Boxing

Boxing at the 1996 Summer Olympics

-Qualification:The following tournaments were used as qualification tournaments for boxing at the 1996 Summer Olympics.Africa* All-Africa Games in Harare, Zimbabwe from September 13 to September 23, 1995* Qualification Tournament in April/May? 1996...

Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)

• Yang Xiangzhong
  Yang Xiangzhong
  Yang Xiangzhong is a retired male boxer from PR China. He twice competed for his native Asian country at the Summer Olympics: 1996 and 2000. At his Olympic debut in Atlanta, Georgia he was defeated in the second round of the men's light flyweight division by Morocco's Hamid Berhili.-References:*...
  
  
• First Round — Defeated Alberto Rossel
  Alberto Rossel
  Alberto Rossel is a retired male boxer from Peru, who competed in the men's light flyweight division during the 1990s.-References:*...
  
   (Peru), 16-7
• Second Round — Lost to Hamid Berhili
  Hamid Berhili
  Hamid Berhili is a retired male boxer from Morocco, who twice competed for his North African country at the Summer Olympics: 1992 and 1996. He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's light flyweight division at the 1995 World Amateur Championships in Berlin, Germany.-References:*...
  
   (Morocco), 9-14

Men's Middleweight (– 75 kg)

• Chen Tao
• First Round — Lost to Hirokuni Moto
  Hirokuni Moto
  is a retired male boxer from Japan. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was stopped in the second round of the men's middleweight division by Poland's Tomasz Borowski.-References:*...
  
   (Japan), 10-15

Men's Heavyweight (– 91 kg)

• Jiang Tao
• First Round — Bye
• Second Round — Defeated Charles Kizza (Uganda), 10-7
• Quarterfinals — Lost to Nate Jones
  Nate Jones
  Nathaniel Henry Jones was a boxer. Nicknamed "The Snake", Jones won the National Golden Gloves 1994 and 1995 and the Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.- Amateur career:...
  
   (United States), 4-21

Cycling

Cycling at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Final results for the Cycling competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. There were three categories of events – road cycling, track cycling and mountain biking...

Women's Individual Road Race

• Guo Xinghong
• Final — 02:49:47 (→ 41st place)

• Zhao Haijuan
• Final — did not finish (→ no ranking)

Women's Mountainbike Cross Country

• Gao Hongying
• Final — 2:09.08 (→ 25th place)

Diving

Diving at the 1996 Summer Olympics

At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, four diving events were contested during a competition that took place at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, from 26 July to 2 August, comprising a total of 121 divers from 40 nations.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:...

Men's 3m Springboard

• Xiong Ni
• Preliminary Heat — 463.02
• Semi Final — 231.45
• Final — 470.01 (→ Gold Medal)

• Yu Zhuocheng
  Yu Zhuocheng
  Yu Zhuocheng is a male diver from PR China. Yu won a silver medal in the 3 metre springboard diving at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.-External links:*...
  
  
• Preliminary Heat — 438.93
• Semi Final — 223.41
• Final — 467.52 (→ Silver Medal)

Women's 3m Springboard

• Fu Mingxia
  Fu Mingxia
  Fu Mingxia . She is a top female diver, multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion. She is about 1.58m tall .-Early life and career:...
  
  
• Preliminary Heat — 284.28
• Semi Final — 221.49
• Final — 326.19 (→ Gold Medal)

• Tan Shuping
• Preliminary Heat — 212.49 (→ did not advance, 23rd place)

Women's 10m Platform

• Fu Mingxia
  Fu Mingxia
  Fu Mingxia . She is a top female diver, multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion. She is about 1.58m tall .-Early life and career:...
  
  
• Preliminary Heat — 329.25
• Semi Final — 179.94
• Final — 341.64 (→ Gold Medal)

• Guo Jingjing
  Guo Jingjing
  Guo Jingjing is a Chinese female diver from the People's Republic of China. She has won more Olympic medals than any other female diver and has won the 3m springboard event at five consecutive World Championships. She announced her retirement in 2011....
  
  
• Preliminary Heat — 315.39
• Semi Final — 177.30
• Final — 269.91 (→ 5th place)

Gymnastics

Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics

At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Georgia Dome from July 20–25 and July 28–29. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Stegeman Coliseum in nearby...

• Li Xiaoshuang
  Li Xiaoshuang
  Li Xiaoshuang is a Chinese gymnast and Olympic champion. Li Xiaoshuang and his twin brother Li Dashuang's gymnastics talent was discovered at the age of six...
  
  
• Gold Medal, Individual All-around, China's first in this category

Women's Team Competition

• Preliminary Round Robin
• Defeated Australia (6:0)
• Lost to Japan (0:3)
• Defeated Canada (2:1)
• Defeated Puerto Rico (10:0)
• Defeated Netherlands (8:0)
• Defeated Chinese Taipei (1:0)
• Lost to United States (2:3)
• Semifinals
• Lost to United States (0:1)
• Bronze Medal Match
• Defeated Australia (4:2)
• Final
• Lost to United States (1:3) → Silver Medal
• Team Roster
• Wei Qiang
  Wei Qiang
  Wei Qiang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches as infielder....
  
  
• Tao Hua
  Tao Hua
  Tao Hua is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches as infielder....
  
  
• Xu Jian
  Xu Jian
  Xu Jian is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played eight matches....
  
  
• Zhang Chunfang
  Zhang Chunfang
  Zhang Chunfang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches....
  
  
• Yan Fang
  Yan Fang
  Yan Fang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches....
  
  
• Wang Ying
• An Zhongxin
  An Zhongxin
  An Zhongxin is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches....
  
  
• Wang Lihong
• Chen Hong
• He Liping
  He Liping
  He Liping is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played one match as pitcher.-External links:*...
  
  
• Lei Li
• Liu Xuqing
  Liu Xuqing
  Liu Xuqing is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.-External links:*...
  
  
• Liu Yaju
  Liu Yaju
  Liu Yaju is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played seven matches as a pitcher.-External links:*...
  
  
• Ma Ying
  Ma Ying
  Ma Ying is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played two matches as pitcher.-References:**...
  
  
• Ou Jingbai
  Ou Jingbai
  Ou Jingbai is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played six matches.-External links:*...
  
  
• Head Coach: Li Minkuan

Swimming

Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics

The swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games...

Men's 50 m Freestyle

• Jiang Chengji
  Jiang Chengji
  Jiang Chengji is an international male Chinese butterfly, breaststroke and freestyle swimmer from Shanghai. He competed at Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics in 100 m butterfly but narrowly missing the bronze medal finishing fourth. Denis Pankratov, Scott Miller and Vladislav Kulikov won...
  
  
  1. Heat – 22.55
  2. Final – 22.33 (→ 4th place)

Men's 100 m Freestyle

• Zhao Lifeng
  1. Heat – 51.70 (→ did not advance, 40th place)

Men's 100 m Backstroke

• Zhao Yi
  1. Heat – 57.17 (→ did not advance, 27th place)

Men's 100 m Breaststroke

• Zeng Qiliang
  Zeng Qiliang
  Zeng Qiliang is a retired male breaststroke swimmer from PR China. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Zeng won the silver medal in the men's 100m breaststroke event at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships in Perth, Australia., which is the first...
  
  
  1. Heat – 1:02.26
  2. Final – 1:02.01 (→ 7th place)

Men's 200 m Breaststroke

• Wang Yiwu
  1. Heat – 1:02.26 (→ did not advance, 23rd place)

Men's 100 m Butterfly

• Jiang Chengji
  Jiang Chengji
  Jiang Chengji is an international male Chinese butterfly, breaststroke and freestyle swimmer from Shanghai. He competed at Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics in 100 m butterfly but narrowly missing the bronze medal finishing fourth. Denis Pankratov, Scott Miller and Vladislav Kulikov won...
  
  
  1. Heat – 53.40
  2. Final – 53.20 (→ 4th place)

Men's 4x100 m Medley Relay

• Zhao Yi, Zeng Qiliang
  Zeng Qiliang
  Zeng Qiliang is a retired male breaststroke swimmer from PR China. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Zeng won the silver medal in the men's 100m breaststroke event at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships in Perth, Australia., which is the first...
  
  , Jiang Chengji
  Jiang Chengji
  Jiang Chengji is an international male Chinese butterfly, breaststroke and freestyle swimmer from Shanghai. He competed at Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics in 100 m butterfly but narrowly missing the bronze medal finishing fourth. Denis Pankratov, Scott Miller and Vladislav Kulikov won...
  
  , and Zhao Lifeng
  1. Heat – 3:43.50 (→ did not advance, 13th place)

Women's 50 m Freestyle

• Le Jingyi
  1. Heat – 25.10
  2. Final – 24.90 (→ Silver Medal)

• Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 25.71
  2. Final – 25.70 (→ 7th place)

Women's 100 m Freestyle

• Le Jingyi
  1. Heat – 54.90
  2. Final – 54.50 (→ Gold Medal)

• Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 56.10
  2. B-Final – 55.74 (→ 9th place)

Women's 200 m Freestyle

• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1981)
  Chen Yan is a retired Chinese swimmer. She won Gold medal at 4×200m freestyle at 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships. Later that year at Chinese National Games, she broke world record at 400m individual medley. She then won 400m individual medley and 400m freestyle at 1998 Perth World...
  
  
  1. Heat – 2:03.32
  2. B-Final – scratched

• Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 2:04.29 (→ did not advance, 23rd place)

Women's 400 m Freestyle

• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1981)
  Chen Yan is a retired Chinese swimmer. She won Gold medal at 4×200m freestyle at 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships. Later that year at Chinese National Games, she broke world record at 400m individual medley. She then won 400m individual medley and 400m freestyle at 1998 Perth World...
  
  
  1. Heat – 4:22.55 (→ did not advance, 29th place)

Women's 800 m Freestyle

• Pu Yiqi
  1. Heat – 8:45.32 (→ did not advance, 12th place)

Women's 100 m Backstroke

• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1979)
  Chen Yan was a former Chinese swimmer. She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at 1996 Summer Olympics. At the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships she won the gold medal in the 200 m backstroke and the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke. She failed a drug test...
  
  
  1. Heat – 1:02.62
  2. Final – 1:02.50 (→ 5th place)

• He Cihong
  1. Heat – 1:05.87 (→ did not advance, 26th place)

Women's 200 m Backstroke

• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1979)
  Chen Yan was a former Chinese swimmer. She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at 1996 Summer Olympics. At the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships she won the gold medal in the 200 m backstroke and the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke. She failed a drug test...
  
  
  1. Heat – 2:14.74
  2. B-Final – 2:14.37 (→ 11th place)

• Wu Yanyan
  1. Heat – 2:20.89 (→ did not advance, 28th place)

Women's 100 m Breaststroke

• Han Xue
  Han Xue
  Han Xue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay. She also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.-References:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 1:10.40
  2. B-Final – 1:09.90 (→ 11th place)

• Yuan Yuan
  1. Heat – 1:11.65 (→ did not advance, 24th place)

Women's 200 m Breaststroke

• Lin Li
  Lin Li (swimmer)
  Lynn Li is a Chinese former swimmer and Olympic champion.She competed at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she received silver medals in 200 m breaststroke and in 400 m medley, and a gold medal in 200 m individual medley.-World record:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 2:30.64
  2. B-Final – 2:33.45 (→ 16th place)

• Yuan Yuan
  1. Heat – 2:33.89 (→ did not advance, 24th place)

Women's 100 m Butterfly

• Liu Limin
  Liu Limin
  Liu Limin is a former swimmer from China who won the silver medal in the 100 metres butterfly at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-External links:* at sports-reference.com...
  
  
  1. Heat – 1:00.18
  2. Final – 59.14 (→ Silver Medal)

• Cai Huijue
  Cai Huijue
  Cai Huijue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 1:00.89
  2. Final – 1:00.46 (→ 7th place)

Women's 200 m Butterfly

• Qu Yun
  1. Heat – 2:11.35
  2. Final – 2:10.26(→ 4th place)

• Liu Limin
  Liu Limin
  Liu Limin is a former swimmer from China who won the silver medal in the 100 metres butterfly at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-External links:* at sports-reference.com...
  
  
  1. Heat – 2:13.12
  2. Final – 2:10.70 (→ 5th place)

Women's 200 m Individual Medley

• Lin Li
  Lin Li (swimmer)
  Lynn Li is a Chinese former swimmer and Olympic champion.She competed at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she received silver medals in 200 m breaststroke and in 400 m medley, and a gold medal in 200 m individual medley.-World record:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 2:16.31
  2. Final – 2:14.74 (→ Bronze Medal)

• Wu Yanyan
  1. Heat – 2:16.55
  2. B-Final – 2:16.61 (→ 10th place)

Women's 400 m Individual Medley

• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1981)
  Chen Yan is a retired Chinese swimmer. She won Gold medal at 4×200m freestyle at 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships. Later that year at Chinese National Games, she broke world record at 400m individual medley. She then won 400m individual medley and 400m freestyle at 1998 Perth World...
  
  
  1. Heat – 4:53.87 (→ did not advance, 17th place)

• Wu Yanyan
  1. Heat – 4:54.07 (→ did not advance, 18th place)

Women's 4x100 m Freestyle Relay

• Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  , Chao Na
  Chao Na
  Chao Na is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay.-References:...
  
  , Nian Yun
  Nian Yun
  Nian Yun is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay.-References:...
  
  , and Le Jingyi
  1. Heat – 3:44.06
• Le Jingyi, Chao Na
  Chao Na
  Chao Na is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay.-References:...
  
  , Nian Yun
  Nian Yun
  Nian Yun is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay.-References:...
  
  , and Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Final – 3:40.48 (→ Silver Medal)

Women's 4x200 m Freestyle Relay

• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1981)
  Chen Yan is a retired Chinese swimmer. She won Gold medal at 4×200m freestyle at 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships. Later that year at Chinese National Games, she broke world record at 400m individual medley. She then won 400m individual medley and 400m freestyle at 1998 Perth World...
  
  , Pu Yiqi, Wang Luna, and Nian Yun
  Nian Yun
  Nian Yun is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 8:13.29
• Nian Yun
  Nian Yun
  Nian Yun is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay.-References:...
  
  , Wang Luna, Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1981)
  Chen Yan is a retired Chinese swimmer. She won Gold medal at 4×200m freestyle at 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships. Later that year at Chinese National Games, she broke world record at 400m individual medley. She then won 400m individual medley and 400m freestyle at 1998 Perth World...
  
  , and Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Final – 8:15.38 (→ 8th place)

Women's 4x100 m Medley Relay

• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1979)
  Chen Yan was a former Chinese swimmer. She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at 1996 Summer Olympics. At the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships she won the gold medal in the 200 m backstroke and the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke. She failed a drug test...
  
  , Han Xue
  Han Xue
  Han Xue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay. She also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.-References:...
  
  , Cai Huijue
  Cai Huijue
  Cai Huijue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  , and Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Heat – 4:09.23
• Chen Yan
  Chen Yan (born 1979)
  Chen Yan was a former Chinese swimmer. She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at 1996 Summer Olympics. At the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships she won the gold medal in the 200 m backstroke and the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke. She failed a drug test...
  
  , Han Xue
  Han Xue
  Han Xue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay. She also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.-References:...
  
  , Cai Huijue
  Cai Huijue
  Cai Huijue is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  , and Shan Ying
  Shan Ying
  Shan Ying is a Chinese swimmer and Olympic medalist. She participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay, and a bronze medal in 4 x 100 metre medley relay.-References:...
  
  
  1. Final – 4:07.34 (→ Bronze Medal)

Tennis

Tennis at the 1996 Summer Olympics

At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the host nation United States won 3 of the 4 gold medals in tennis. For the first time at the Olympics, a single bronze medal was awarded in each event.-Medal table:-Events:-References:*...

Women's Singles Competition

• Yi Jingqian
  1. First round — Lost to Inés Gorrochategui
     Ines Gorrochategui
     Inés Gorrochategui is a former professional female tennis player from Argentina. She reached her career-high singles ranking World No...
     
      (Argentina) 2-6 6-1 1-6

• Chen Li
  1. First round — Lost to Monica Seles
     Monica Seles
     Monica Seles is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She was born in Novi Sad, Serbia, former Yugoslavia to Hungarian parents. She became a naturalized United States citizen in 1994 and also received Hungarian citizenship in June 2007...
     
      (United States) 0-6 4-6

Women's Indoor Team Competition

• Preliminary Round (Group A)
• Defeated Netherlands (3-0)
• Defeated South Korea (3-2)
• Defeated United States (3-1)
• Defeated Ukraine (3-0)
• Defeated Japan (3-0)
• Quarterfinals
• Defeated Germany (3-0)
• Semifinals
• Defeated Russia (3-1)
• Final
• Lost to Cuba (1-3) (→ Silver Medal)
• Team Roster
• Cui Yongmei
• He Qi
• Lai Yawen
• Li Xan
• Liu Xiaoning
• Pan Wenli
• Sun Yue
• Wang Lina
• Wang Yi
  Wang Yi (volleyball)
  Wang Yi is a Chinese volleyball player who twice went to the Olympic games with the Chinese team, in 1992 and 1996. She shared in the silver medal earned by that team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Educated at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California, Wang earned a...
  
  
• Wang Ziling
• Wu Yongmei
• Zhu Yunying
• Head Coach: Lang Ping
  Lang Ping
  MedalGold MedalGold MedalGold (1982 World Championship 1982 Perú"Jenny" Lang Ping , is a former Chinese volleyball player and the former head coach of the U.S. women's national volleyball team. Her nickname is the "Iron Hammer"....
  
  

Weightlifting

Weightlifting at the 1996 Summer Olympics

The weightlifting competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of ten weight classes, for men only. The range of each weight class was adjusted by 1–4 kg for these Games, marking the first redefinition of Olympic weightlifting weight classes since they were introduced in...

Men's 108 kg

• Cui Wenhua
• Snatch — 190.0 kg
• Clean & Jerk — 215.0 kg
• Total — 405.0 kg (→ 5th place)