Yu Shiran is a

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from China competing mainly in category T53 sprint events. He competed in the

2008 Summer Paralympics The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games (), the 13th Summer Paralympic Games, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao. It wa ...

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, China. There he won a gold medal in the men's 200 metres – T53 event, a bronze medal in the men's 100 metres – T53 event and went out in the first round of the men's 400 metres – T53 event

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