Name: Shi Zhiyong
Gender: M
Height: 1.60m
Weight: 65kg
Date of birth: February 10, 1980
Place of birth: Longyan, Fujian Province
Education: Graduate of a junior college
Hobby: Computers, food, swimming
Sport: Weightlifting
Category: 62 kg
Sports Career:
Began weightlifting training at the age of 9. Joined the Fujian Provincial Sports School at the age of 13 and then the national team in February 1997. Won three gold medals at the 23rd World Youth Weightlifting Championships in May 1997.
Personal best:
2004 Athens Olympic Games – 1st 62 kg class
Honor:
2000 – awarded the prize of best athlete by the International Weightlifting Federation.
