Zhao Jiawen

Zhao Jiawen
Zhao in 2019
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Born (2001-01-16) 16 January 2001
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Zhao Jiawen (Chinese: 赵嘉文, born 16 January 2001)[1] is a Chinese Nordic combined skier. Born in Heilongjiang,[1] he qualified for the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Chinese athlete to compete in the sport at the Olympic level.[2] He was one of the two last torch bearers alongside Dinigeer Yilamujiang.[3][2] Zhao also competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics,[4] in Nordic combined and ski jumping events.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "ZHAO Jiawen - Olympic Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Athlete". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 7 March 2026. Date of Birth: 16 January 2001 / Place of Birth: Heilongjiang (CHN)
  2. ^ a b Golden, Andrew (February 4, 2022). "Who is Dinigeer Yilamujiang, the lighter of the Olympic cauldron?". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Get to know: Jiawen & Zihe Zhao (CHN)". International Ski Federation. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Dong Yixing; Yang Fan (January 31, 2024). "Feature: Chinese Nordic combined athlete Zhao on course for greater breakthrough". Xinhua News Agency. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  • Media related to Zhao Jiawen at Wikimedia Commons
  • Zhao Jiawen at FIS (ski jumping)
  • Zhao Jiawen at FIS (Nordic combined)
  • Zhao Jiawen at Olympics.com
  • Zhao Jiawen at Olympedia