Rising stars
China Daily | Updated: 2009-10-29 08:21
Lu Minjia
Zhejiang, 17, athletics
The high school student defeated a strong field including the nation's No 1, Xie Limei, to win the women's long jump with a personal best of 6.74 meters. Her effort was also the best by a Chinese athlete over the past four years. Lu won the event at the World Junior Championships with a leap of 6.22m three months ago.
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