Liu Yaxin

Liu Yaxin(Chinese: 柳雅欣; pinyin: Liǔyǎxīn; born 16 June 1999) is a Chinese competitive swimmer who specializes in backstroke.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Liu.
Liu Yaxin
柳雅欣
Personal information
National teamChina
Born (1999-06-16) 16 June 1999[1]
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke

She qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the 200 meter backstroke.[1] She swam the 4th time in the semifinals and reached the final, where she finished 7th.

At the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan she finished 18th in the 200 meter backstroke.

On 19 August 2018 Liu won the Women's 200M Backstroke at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakata, Indonesia.[2]

References
  1. "Yaxin Liu". Rio Olympics. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  2. "Liu Yaxin Continues China's Hot Streak With 200 Back Gold". Swimming World Magazine News. 2018-08-19. Retrieved 27 Aug 2018.
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