Cao Zhongrong (; born 3 November 1981 in

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) is a male

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who competed in the

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and

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. He finished in 30th place in 2008, and won the

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in 2012. His personal best is coming in 1st at the 2006 World Cup and 1st at the 2010 Asian Games.

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China wins at Modern Pentathlon World Cup (photos attached)

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