Cao Qi
Chinese discus thrower
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Cao Qi (Chinese: 曹琪; pinyin: Cáo Qí; born January 15, 1974) is a retired female Chinese discus thrower. Her personal best throw was 66.08 metres, achieved in September 1993 in Beijing. The Chinese, and Asian, record is currently held by Xiao Yanling with 71.68 metres.
She won the 1993 Asian Championships and won the silver medal at the 2000 Asian Championships. She also competed at the 1999 World Championships and the 2000 Summer Olympics without reaching the final.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing China | ||||
| 1993 | Asian Championships | Manila, Philippines | 1st | 61.58 m |
| 1998 | Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | 6th | 58.51 m |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 24th (q) | 57.43 m |
| 2000 | Asian Championships | Jakarta, Indonesia | 2nd | 58.71 m |
| Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 21st (q) | 58.03 m | |