Wu Minxia (1985–)
Wu Minxia (1985–)
Chinese diver. Born Nov 10, 1985, in Shanghai, China; attended Renmin University of China.
At World champion-ships, won gold medals for 3-meter synchronized springboard (2001, 2003) and a silver in 1-meter springboard (2001); in Grand Prix ranking, placed 3rd (2001) and 2nd (2004); won 16 Grand Prix events (2001–04); won a silver medal for 3-meter springboard and a gold medal for 3-meter synchronized springboard at Athens Olympics (2004).
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