February, 2000
This month's tribute is dedicated to Zheng Li Hui and Kui Yuan Yuan. Zheng Li Hui is a good all-arounder. For a talented gymnast like him at the age of 22, he hasn't competed in any major competition such as Worlds or Olympics. Whatever reason behind that, it is a pity that such a good gymnast has little exposure to the World. In contrast, Kui Yuan Yuan is a well-known Chinese gymnast, due to her tremendous difficulty along with spectacular form, and great personality. She is considered by many the most talented gymnast on beam, and the most gypped gymnast on beam. Wish both of them success in the coming Olympics!
ZHENG Li Hui
Profile
Name: "zheng" means solemn and serious; "li" means plum; "hui" means light and shine
Birthday: May 4, 1978
Weight/height: 52kg/1.60m
Team: Hubei
Major Competition Results
3rd AA in 2001 9th National Games
1st team, 9th AA in 2000 Olympic Games
1st AA, 2nd FX, 3rd SR, 2nd PB, 4th HB in 2000 Quntas International Challenge
2nd AA, 2nd FX, 5th VT, 4th PB in 1999 2nd National Championships
2nd HB in 1999 1st National Championships
1st team, 1st AA, 2nd HB in 1997 University Games
Trivia
KUI Yuan Yuan
Profile
Name: "kui" is name of a constellation in Chinese astrology; "yuan" means a beautiful lady
Birthday: July 23, 1981
Blood type/weight/height: B/43.5kg/1.51m
Hometown: Beijing
Nickname: Kui big head
Local gym: Shi Sha Hai
Coach: Lu Shan Zhen, Liu Qun Lin
Strong events: beam, vault, floor
Weak event: bars
Signature skills: FF-FF-LO full, SS-SS-SS-FF-LO-LO, Yang Bo (E), Rufolva (D), needle scale on beam (she can do 7 tumblings in a row on beam, wow!); arabian double front (E), double LO (E) on floor; one of the most tidy DTY (9.9) on vault
Best friend: Mo Hui Lan
Favourite food: fruits
Favourite colors: pink, blue, white
Favourite animal: dog
Unhappy experience: injuries
Hobbies: music, swimming, collecting adornments
Wish: to be an Olympic Champion
Current status: retired and healing ankle injury at home
Major Competition Results
3rd team in 2000 Olympic Games
14th AA, 1st BB, 7th FX in 2000 Quntas International Challenge
3rd VT, 3rd BB in 1999 2nd Nationals
1st team, 2nd VT, 1st FX in 1998 Asian Games
3rd team in 1998 University Games
3rd VT, 5th UB, 2nd BB in 1998 World Cup
2nd team, 1st AA tie, 3rd VT, 1st FX in 1997 8th National Games
3rd team, 11th AA, 3rd BB (!!!) in 1997 World Championships
4th team, 1st optional (preliminary) BB in 1996 Olympic Games
1st FX in 1996 EF World Championships
Trivia
Articles
(coming soon!)