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Zhao Weichang (Chinese: 赵伟昌, born 21 April 1950) is a Chinese speed skater from Changchun, Jilin. He competed in three events at the 1980 Winter Olympics. He became the head coach of Jilin Speed Skating Team after the 1980 games.

He was the first torch runner at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

References

1. "冬季奥运会十五日进行三项决赛 美国冰球队击败上届亚军捷克斯洛伐克队". People's Daily (in Chinese). 17 February 1980. p. 3.
2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Zhao Weichang Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
3. "41年前，他成为中国第一位冬奥旗手" (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
4. "Beijing 2022 Opening Ceremony - Olympic cauldron lighting ends spectacular show". International Olympic Committee. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.

External links

• Zhao Weichang at Olympedia

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