Zhang Yufei (Chinese: 张育菲; pinyin: Zhāng Yùfēi; born 1988 in Dalian, Liaoning) is a Chinese gymnast. She was known for performing at a high technical level, but was held back in her career by repeated injuries. She is one of only a handful of female gymnasts to attempt and successfully complete the 'Mo Salto'.[1]

Zhang Yufei
Country represented China
Born1988 (age 35–36)
Dalian, Liaoning, China
Eponymous skillsMo Salto (uneven bars)
Retired2006
Medal record
Pacific Rim Championships
Silver medal – second place 2004 Honolulu Uneven Bars
Silver medal – second place 2004 Honolulu Balance Beam
East Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2005 Macau Team
National Games
Gold medal – first place 2005 Nanjing Team
Gold medal – first place 2005 Nanjing Uneven Bars
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Nanjing Balance Beam

Post competition career

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Zhang Yufei moved to San Diego, CA, in August 2009. She worked as a gymnastics coach for North County Gymnastics and is now a coach with SD United Training Center, San Diego California.

References

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  1. ^ "Smooth Skills Episode 2". American Gymnast. Retrieved 2010-12-05.
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