Hao Ting (born 23 March 2001)[1] is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She competed in the group all-around at the 2020 Olympic Games where the Chinese group finished fourth.

Hao Ting
Nickname(s)Tingting
Country represented China
Born (2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 23)
Yancheng, Jiangsu Province
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
ClubJiangsu Province
Head coach(es)Li Li, Sun Dan
Medal record
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Representing  China
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Group all-around
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Valencia 5 Hoops
Silver medal – second place 2023 Valencia Group All-around
Silver medal – second place 2023 Valencia 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Manila Group All-Around
Gold medal – first place 2023 Manila 5 Hoops
Gold medal – first place 2023 Manila 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Manila Team

Career

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Hao began ballet when she was six years old but switched to rhythmic gymnastics when she was eight years old.[2] She was selected to compete for the Chinese group at the 2019 World Championships alongside Guo Qiqi, Hu Yuhui, Huang Zhangjiayang, Liu Xin, and Xu Yanshu.[1] Hao competed in the 3 hoops + 4 clubs routine but not in the 5 balls routine.[3] The Chinese group finished seventh in the all-around final.[4] Additionally, the 3 hoops + 4 clubs group qualified for the event final where they finished eighth.[5]

Hao was selected to represent China at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the group all-around alongside Guo Qiqi, Huang Zhangjiayang, Liu Xin, and Xu Yanshu.[6] In the qualification round, they finished fifth and qualified for the final where they finished fourth behind Bulgaria, Russia, and Italy.[7][8] The same group then competed at the 2021 World Championships and finished fifth in the group all-around.[9] In the event finals, they finished fifth in 5 balls and fourth in 3 hoops + 4 clubs.[10]

Hao won a bronze medal in the group all-around and a silver medal in 5 hoops at the 2022 Pesaro World Cup.[11] She competed at the 2022 World Championships in Sofia and helped the Chinese group finish seventh in the all-around.[12] In the event finals, they finished seventh in 5 hoops and fourth in 3 ribbons + 2 balls.[13]

At the 2023 Tashkent World Cup, Hao and the Chinese group swept the gold medals in the all-around and in both event finals.[14]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "37th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Baku (AZE), 16-22 September 2019 Entry List by NOC" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 20 September 2019. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Hao Ting". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  3. ^ "37th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Baku (AZE), 16-22 September 2019 Group All-Around Final & Qualification for Finals Composition" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 21 September 2019. p. 106. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  4. ^ "37th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Baku (AZE), 16-22 September 2019 Group All-Around Final" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 21 September 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  5. ^ "37th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Baku (AZE), 16-22 September 2019 Group 3 Hoops + 2 Pairs of Clubs Final" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 22 September 2019. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Games of the XXXII Olympiad Rhythmic Gymnasts By NOC". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Rhythmic Gymnastics — Group All-Around — Qualification — Results" (PDF). 2020 Summer Olympics. 7 August 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Rhythmic Gymnastics — Group All-Around — Final — Results" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. 8 August 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  9. ^ "38th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Kitakyushu (JPN), 27-31 October 2021 Group All-Around Final" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 29 October 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  10. ^ "38th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Kitakyushu (JPN), 27-31 October 2021 Group Event Finals" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 31 October 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Raffaeli, 'Farfalle' land multiple golds in fabulous weekend for Italian Rhythmic Gymnastics". International Gymnastics Federation. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  12. ^ "39th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Sofia (BUL), 14-18 September 2022 Group All-Around Final" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  13. ^ "39th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Sofia (BUL), 14-18 September 2022 Group Event Finals" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. International Gymnastics Federation. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  14. ^ "Sweeps! Raffaeli, Chinese Group run away with the golds at Tashkent World Cup". International Gymnastics Federation. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.