Yanyan Wu sets World Record in 200 I.M.
1997-10-19

Yanyan Wu 19, of China, has set a new World Record with a time of 2:09.72 in the womens 200 I.M. at the China National Games. The previous record of 2:11.65 was set by Li Lin of China in Barcelona, Spain on July 30, 1992. This World Record is pending until ratified by FINA.

BIRTHDATE	7 JAN 1978		
PLACE		Guangxi
HEIGHT		172 cm		
WEIGHT		61 kg	

REPRESENTS	Guangxi	
COACH			Jicai Wu

- 97 SC Worlds 8th 200 IM 2:14.01, 8th 400 IM 4:42.99
- 96 Olympics 10th 200 IM 2:16.61, 18th 400 IM 4:54.07

Long Course Performance history
Year		200 IM		400 IM
1993		2:16.11		4:48.29
1994		2:16.77		4:50.44
1995		2:16.35		4:46.74
1996		2:12.87		4:41.20
1997		2:09.72		4:36.28