Huang Haiqiang

Huang Haiqiang (born 8 February 1988 in Zhejiang) is a Chinese high jumper.

He won the 2005 World Youth Championships and the 2006 World Junior Championships, the latter in a personal best jump of 2.32 metres. He competed at the 2007 World Championships without reaching the final.

He represented his country in the high jump at the 2008 Summer Olympics, but came in dead last.

He won the 2009 national championships with a jump of 2.24 metres, his best result since the 2007 athletics season.[1]

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  China
2005 World Youth Championships Marrakech, Morocco 1st 2.27 m
East Asian Games Macau, China 1st 2.23 m
2006 Asian Indoor Championships Pattaya, Thailand 3rd 2.13 m
Asian Junior Championships Macau, China 1st 2.20 m
World Junior Championships Beijing, China 1st 2.32 m
Asian Games Doha, Qatar 15th 2.05 m
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan 30th (q) 2.19 m
2008 Olympic Games Beijing, China – NM
2009 Asian Championships Guangzhou, China 2nd 2.23 m
2010 Asian Games Guangzhou, China 3rd 2.19 m

References

  1. ↑ Jalava, Mirko (2009-05-18). Teenager’s triples to 17.13m; Huang Haiqiang approaching form - Chinese men’s champs. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-05-18.


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