Qing Xu - China's Freestyle Champion
Date: 28-07-2015
Author: Infostrada Sports
Source: Paralympic Movement
Swimming Golden Boy Wins More Precious Metal
China’s sensational 22 year old, S6 paralympic swimming star Qing Xu returned to the UK for the Glasgow 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships recently and left with yet another Gold Medal.
Qing Xu had shined at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, winning four gold medals and wowing the crowds to become a fans favourite. Previously, Xu won four medals at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, including three golds. He was victorious in the 50m freestyle with a world-record time of 29.78. He broke another world record in the 50m butterfly to take gold in a time of 30.79. And together with his teammates Tang, Du and Yang, Xu swam to another gold and world record, in the 4x50m medley. The Chinese speedster added one more bronze medal, in the 200m individual medley. At the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships, Xu swam to one world title in the 50m butterfly (31.66). He then added one silver medal to his collection in the 50m freestyle. Returning to international swimming in the year after his most successful Paralympic Games, in 2013 Xu added a further three medals at the IPC World Championships.
His latest haul in Glasgow included Gold in the S6 50m Freestyle and Silver in the S6 50m Butterfly, further enhancing his illustrious career and making Xu a firm favourite for more gold at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Full Biography
(courtesy Infostrada Sports)
Personal Information
Name: XU Qing
Sport: Swimming
NPC: China
Gender: Men
Age: 22
Place of Birth: Pingdingshan, China (27 September 1992)
Height 1.75 m
Weight 65 kg
Further Personal Information
Current Residence: Pingdingshan, China
Occupation: Athlete
Languages: Mandarin
Human Interest
Impairment Information
Type of Impairment: Limb deficiency
Origin of Impairment: He lost both arms in a car accident at age six.
Classification: S6, SB7, SM6
Sport Specific Information
When and where did he begin this sport?: He began swimming training in 1995 in Pingdingshan, China.
Why this sport?: He wanted to represent and win honours for his country.
Club / Team: Henan Province, China
Name of Coach: Zhang Honghu [national], CHN
Senior International Debut: 2004
Competing for: China
Tournament: Paralympic Games
Location: Athens
General Interest
Memorable sporting achievement: Winning four gold medals at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.
Most influential person in career: His father.
Hero / Idol: US swimmer Michael Phelps.
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs: He believes that the shark tattoo on the right side of his chest brings him good luck and the ability to swim faster.
Sporting philosophy / motto: "Higher, faster, stronger."
Ambitions: To retain his titles at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Competition Highlights
Paralympic Games
Result Year Event Time
9 2004 50m Butterfly S6 37.08
1 2008 50m Freestyle S6 29.78
1 2008 50m Butterfly S6 30.79
3 2008 200m Individual Medley SM6 2:48.45
1 2008 4 x 50m Medley Relay 20 Points 2:33.15
1 2012 200m Individual Medley SM6 2:38.62
1 2012 50m Freestyle S6 28.57
1 2012 50m Butterfly S6 29.90
1 2012 100m Freestyle S6 1:05.82
IPC World Championships
Result Year Event Time
2 2010 50m Freestyle S6 30.17
1 2010 50m Butterfly S6 31.66
1 2013 50m Freestyle S6 29.56
3 2013 200m Individual Medley SM6 2:47.13
2 2013 50m Butterfly S6 30.49
2 2015 50m Butterfly S6 31.25
1 2015 50m Freestyle S6 30.18
6 2015 200m Individual Medley SM6 2:53.40
Huge congratulations to Qing Xu from all at Eduzine Global, on an incredible level of sporting achievement, which demonstrates that the focus should always be on an individual's ability & not any disability.
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Date: 28-07-2015
Author: Infostrada Sports
Source: Paralympic Movement
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