Feng Guixin
Encyclopedia
Feng Guixin is a female Chinese rower
, who was to compete for Team China
at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in the women's quadruple sculls event. However, she was later replaced by Zhang Yangyang
, and did not compete; the reconstituted team went on to win gold.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
, who was to compete for Team China
China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
China was the host nation of the 2008 Summer Olympics.China was represented by the Chinese Olympic Committee , and the team of selected athletes were officially known as Team China....
at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in the women's quadruple sculls event. However, she was later replaced by Zhang Yangyang
Zhang Yangyang
Zhang Yangyang |Siping]], Jilin) is a female Chinese rower, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Records:*2006/2007 National Championships - 3rd single sculls;*2007/2008 World Cup Austria/Munich - 4th quadruple sculls;...
, and did not compete; the reconstituted team went on to win gold.
Major performances
- 2005 National Games - 1st double sculls;
- 2007 World Championships - 3rd quadruple sculls;
- 2008 World Cup Lucerne - 1st quadruple sculls