Pu Yanzhu (born 18 April 2005) is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She won gold with 5 hoops at Worlds in 2023.

Personal life

She began the sport in 2019 because her father had received professional training in sport and wanted her to become a professional athlete. Her dream is to compete at the

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in Paris. She's studying at the Chengdu Sport University.

Career

She was incorporated into the national team in 2022, debuting with a bronze in the All-Around and silver with 5 hoops at the World Cup in

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. In September she was selected along

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, Hao Ting,

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and individuals Yue Zhao and

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for the World Championships in Sofia, ending 12th in teams, 7th in the All-Around and with 5 hoops and 4th with 3 ribbons & 2 balls. At the 2023 World Cup in Tashkent the group won gold in the All-Around and both even finals. Weeks later she won gold in the All-Around and silver in the two event finals in

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. From May 31 to June 3 the group competed at the Asian Championships in Manila, winning bronze in teams along individuals

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and Zhao Yue, gold in the All-Around, with 5 hoops and with 3 ribbons & 2 balls. In July she travelled to Milan for the last World Cup of the season, getting bronze in the All-Around and with 3 ribbons & 2 balls. in late August Yanzhu was selected for the World Championships in Valencia, winning silver in the All-Aroud and with 3 ribbons & 2 balls as well an historical gold medal with 5 hoops.

References

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