Li Zhesi

Li Zhesi
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Freestyle
College team Ohio State University

Li Zhesi (Chinese: 李哲思; pinyin: Li Zhésī or Liz Li; born 7 August 1995 in Shenyang, Liaoning) is a female Chinese swimmer, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

In June 2012, the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency announced Li tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug erythropoietin (EPO). She was dropped from the Olympic team.[1][2]

Major achievements

  • 2007 National Intercity Games – 1st; 50m free
  • 2007 National Winter Championships – 1st; 50m free
  • 2009 FINA World Championships – 1st (World Record); 4 × 100 m medley relay

References

  1. "China's Li Zhesi to miss London Olympics, says official." Xinhua
  2. "China's Li Zhesi Tests Positive for EPO". Swimming World Magazine. 2012-06-09. Retrieved 2012-06-11.


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