2008 athletes of the year of China and world

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-12-31 10:50

6. Zou Shiming (boxing)

Zou Shiming, 27, reacts after winning the 48kg gold on the last day's competition of the Beijing Olympic Games. [Xinhua]

China's first ever Olympic boxing champion. The 27-year-old won the 48kg gold of the Beijing Olympic Games.