Wang Meng

Speed Skater, Olympic athlete

1985 –

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Who is Wang Meng?

Wang Meng is a Chinese short track speed skater. She is a four-time Olympic Champion and 2008 and 2009 Overall World Champion. She is the most decorated Chinese Winter Olympic athlete ever with four Olympic gold medals, a silver and a bronze. Wang won gold in the 500 m event, silver in the 1000 m and bronze in the 1500 m event at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She won 500 m and 1000 m gold medals at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and added a third gold medal in the 3000 m relay with the China team. She also holds the world and Olympic records in the 500 m distance and the 3000 m relay. Wang has also won 18 gold medals at the World Championships. She is one of the most decorated short track speed skaters of all time. She is the 500 m world record holder.

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Born
Apr 10, 1985
Qitaihe
Nationality
  • China
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on July 23, 2013

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