Li Zhesi

In this Chinese name, the family name is Li.

Li Zhesi
Personal information
BornAugust 7, 1995
Shenyang, Liaoning
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
College teamOhio State University
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  China
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rome 4×100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2011 Shanghai 4×100 m medley
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2010 Dubai 4×100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Dubai 4×100 m freestyle

Li Zhesi (Chinese: 李哲思; pinyin: Li Zhésī or Liz Li; born 7 August 1995 in Shenyang, Liaoning) is a female Chinese swimmer, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

In June 2012, the China Anti-Doping Agency announced Li tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug erythropoietin (EPO). She was dropped from the Olympic team.[1][2]

Major achievements

  • 2007 National Intercity Games – 1st; 50m free
  • 2007 National Winter Championships – 1st; 50m free
  • 2009 FINA World Championships – 1st (World Record); 4 × 100 m medley relay

References

  1. ^ ""China's Li Zhesi to miss London Olympics, says official." Xinhua". chinadaily.com.cn.
  2. ^ "China's Li Zhesi Tests Positive for EPO". Swimming World Magazine. June 9, 2012. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
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