Yao Jingyuan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Yao•Jingyuan |
| Used name | Yao•Jingyuan |
| Name order | Oriental |
| Original name | 姚•景遠 |
| Born | 14 June 1958 in Yingkou, Liaoning (CHN) |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 68 kg |
| NOC |  People's Republic of China |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Yao Jingyuan had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1984 Olympics Lightweight class (320.0 kg); 1st in the 1984 World Championships Lightweight class (320.0 kg); 3rd in the 1985 World Championships Lightweight class (315.0 kg); 1st in the 1982 Asian Games Middleweight class; 1st in the 1986 Asian Games Middleweight class.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | CHN |
Yao Jingyuan | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Asian Games (2–0–0 1982 New Delhi WLF gold: lightweight -67.5 kg; 1986 Seoul WLF gold: lightweight -67.5 kg)