Chu Yafei
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Zhu Yafei, also known as Chu Yafei, (born September 5, 1988 in Inner Mongolia
) is a Chinese race walker
. He has represented his country at the 2008 Summer Olympics
and the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
.
and won the 20 km walk title ahead of the more experienced Park Chil-Sung
. He competed at the 20 km race walk
event at the 2008 Summer Olympics
. He competed at his first world championships the following year and took thirteenth place in the 20 km walk at the 2009 World Championships
in Berlin
. After the major championships he took to the national and continental stages: taking a bronze medal
for Inner Mongolia at the 11th National Games of China
behind Wang Hao
and Li Jianbo
, and then upgrading to the silver medal at the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships
– just one second behind Li.
He had success on the racewalking circuit in 2010, taking the silver medal in the 20 km walk at the 2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup
, behind compatriot Wang Hao. He then took wins at the Na Rynek Marsz! and Gran Premio Cantones de Marcha meets in May and June.
Inner Mongolia
Inner Mongolia is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China, located in the northern region of the country. Inner Mongolia shares an international border with the countries of Mongolia and the Russian Federation...
) is a Chinese race walker
Race walking
Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance athletic event. Although it is a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times...
. He has represented his country 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...
and the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
2009 World Championships in Athletics
The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics were held in Berlin, Germany from 15–23 August 2009. The majority of events took place in the Olympiastadion, while the marathon and racewalking events started and finished at the Brandenburg Gate....
.
Career
While undergoing his studies, he took part in the 2007 Summer UniversiadeAthletics at the 2007 Summer Universiade
The athletics competition at the 2007 Summer Universiade was held in the Main Stadium at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand, between 9 August and 14 August 2007.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medals table:-Results:******...
and won the 20 km walk title ahead of the more experienced Park Chil-Sung
Park Chil-Sung
Park Chil-Sung is a South Korean race walker.-Achievements:-External links:...
. He competed at the 20 km race walk
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's 20 kilometre walk
The Men's 20 kilometres walk at the 2008 Summer Olympics took place on 16 August at the Beijing National Stadium.The qualifying standards were 1:23:00 and 1:24:30 .-Medalists:- Records :...
event at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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....
. He competed at his first world championships the following year and took thirteenth place in the 20 km walk at the 2009 World Championships
2009 World Championships in Athletics
The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics were held in Berlin, Germany from 15–23 August 2009. The majority of events took place in the Olympiastadion, while the marathon and racewalking events started and finished at the Brandenburg Gate....
in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. After the major championships he took to the national and continental stages: taking a bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
for Inner Mongolia at the 11th National Games of China
Athletics at the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China
At the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China, the athletics events were held at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in Jinan, People's Republic of China from 21–26 October, 2009. The National Games marathon event was held in conjunction with the Beijing Marathon on 18 October.-Medal...
behind Wang Hao
Wang Hao (athlete)
Wang Hao is a Chinese race walker.In August 2008 he finished fourth in the 20 km race walk event at the 2008 Summer Olympics, in a new personal best time of 1:19:47 hours. He missed out on the bronze medal by a margin of five seconds.On 23 October 2008 he set a new world junior record over...
and Li Jianbo
Li Jianbo
Li Jianbo is a male Chinese race walker. He finished thirteenth in the 50 km race walk event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Achievements:-References:*...
, and then upgrading to the silver medal at the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships
2009 Asian Athletics Championships
The 18th Asian Athletics Championships were held in Guangzhou, China in 2009.- Track :- Field :- Track :- Field :- Medal table :-References:*. IAAF . Retrieved on 2011-07-09.*. IAAF . Retrieved on 2011-07-09....
– just one second behind Li.
He had success on the racewalking circuit in 2010, taking the silver medal in the 20 km walk at the 2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup
The 2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup was held on 15 and 16 May 2010 in the streets of Chihuahua, Mexico.-Medallists:-Men's 20 km:-Men's 50 km:-Women's 20 km:-References:*...
, behind compatriot Wang Hao. He then took wins at the Na Rynek Marsz! and Gran Premio Cantones de Marcha meets in May and June.
Achievements
- 2005 National Middle School Students Games - 1st 10000m walk;
- 2006/2007 National Champions Tournament (Junior Group) - 1st 10 km/30 km walk;
- 2006 IAAF Race Walking Challenge - 5th 20 km walk;
- 2007 National Intercity Games - 3rd 20000m walk;
- 2007 National Champions Tournament Junior Groups - 1st 30 km;
- 2007 World University Games - 1st 20 km walk