Li Yansong (Chinese: 李岩松; pinyin: Lǐ Yánsōng, born c. 1982) is a visually impaired sprinter from China. He competed at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Paralympics and won seven medals, including two gold medals in the 4 × 100 m relay.[1]

Li Yansong
Li at the 2012 Paralympics
Personal information
Born1982 (age 41–42)
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT12
EventSprint
Medal record
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens 4 × 100 m T11–13
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens 400 m T12
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing 4 × 100 m T11–13
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing 200 m T12
Silver medal – second place 2012 London 4 × 100 m T11–13
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London 100 m T12
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London 200 m T12
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guangzhou 100 m T12
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guangzhou 400 m T12
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guangzhou 4 × 100 m T11–13
IPC Athletics World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2002 Lille 4 × 400 m T11–13
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Lille 400 m T12
Gold medal – first place 2006 Assen 200 m T12
Gold medal – first place 2006 Assen 400 m T12

Li is married and has one daughter. He has a degree in sport studies from Beijing Sports Institute. He began losing his eyesight around the age of 18.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Li Yansong Archived 2016-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. paralympic.org