Jiao Liuyang

Jiao Liuyang (Simplified Chinese:焦刘洋, born August 6, 1991 in Harbin, Heilongjiang) is a female Chinese swimmer, who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics and finished second in the 200 m butterfly at 2:04.72, behind her teammate Liu Zige, who won the race in 2:04.18. Both girls were under the former world record held by Australia's Jessica Schipper (2:05.40).

Before the Olympics, Jiao had competed at the 2007 World Swimming Championshps in Melbourne, where she was 4th in the 200 m butterfly (2:07.22).

Major achievements

*2005 National Games - 2nd 200 m fly (2:10.31);
*2006 Asian Championships - 1st 200 m fly (2:08.54)

Records

*2006 Asian Championships - (Tournament Record)

References

*http://2008teamchina.olympic.cn/index.php/personview/personsen/792