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2008 athletes of the year of China and world
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-12-31 10:50

7. Yang Wei (gymnastics)

Yang Wei, 28, motions for the crowd to be quiet during the Beijing Olympic Games. [Xinhua]

Yang, a member of the winning team in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, led China back to the top of the podium in Beijing, avenging their humiliating defeat in Athens four years ago. The 28-year-old went on to take the all-around gold.