2008 athletes of the year of China and world

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

9. Du Jianping (Paralympic swimming)

Du Jianping, 24, celebrates on the podium. He won China's first gold medal at the Beijing Paralympic Games. [Xinhua]

The 24-year-old won China's first gold medal at the Beijing Paralympic Games. He went on to win another three gold in the men's S3 class.