Chen Ding facts for kids
2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow. 20 km walk men. Erick Barrondo (GUA), Chen Ding (CHN), Bertrand Moulinet (FRA)
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| Native name | 陈定 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Chinese | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 5, 1992 Baoshan, Yunnan Province |
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| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | China | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 20 km racewalk | |||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Guangdong Province Athletic Team | |||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Sandro Damilano | |||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Olympic finals | 2012 Summer Olympics: Men's 20 kilometres walk – Gold | |||||||||||||||||||
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Chen Ding (born August 5, 1992) is a famous Chinese racewalker. He is known for winning a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He set a new Olympic record in the 20-kilometer race. Chen also won a gold medal at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. He received this medal after another athlete was disqualified.
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Chen Ding's Amazing Career
Chen Ding is a top athlete from China. He competes in track and field events. His main event is the 20-kilometer racewalk. He has achieved great success in this challenging sport.
Winning Gold at the 2012 London Olympics
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Chen Ding made history. He became the first Chinese male athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in the 20-kilometer racewalk. This was a huge moment for Chinese athletics.
He finished the race in an amazing time of 1 hour, 18 minutes, and 46 seconds. This time set a new Olympic record. Chen achieved this incredible feat just one day before his birthday. He called it a "wonderful gift."
His teammates, Wang Zhen and Cai Zelin, also did very well. Wang Zhen finished third, earning a bronze medal. Cai Zelin came in fourth place. Guatemala's Erick Barrondo won the silver medal, finishing second.
World Championships Success in 2013
Chen Ding continued his success in 2013. He competed at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow. He won another gold medal in the 20-kilometer racewalk event. This medal was awarded to him after the original winner was disqualified.
More About Racewalking
Racewalking is a special type of athletics event. It is different from running. Athletes must always keep one foot on the ground. Their front leg must be straight when it touches the ground. Judges watch closely to make sure these rules are followed. It takes a lot of skill and endurance to be a good racewalker.
See also
In Spanish: Chen Ding para niños
- China at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Athletics
- Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 20 kilometres walk
