Chinese swimming team member Fu Yuanhui makes a face during a national competition in 2016. Photo: Handout Chinese swimming team member Fu Yuanhui makes a face during a national competition in 2016. Photo: Handout
Chinese swimming team member Fu Yuanhui makes a face during a national competition in 2016. Photo: Handout
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Fu Yuanhui: biography, family, breaking taboos, ‘mystical’ swimming performances and social media stardom

  • The 25-year-old Rio 2016 Olympic Games bronze medallist has openly talked about menstruation, boyfriends and boobs
  • Fu has become a viral sensation several times thanks to her hilariously candid interviews and reactions

Topic |   Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Andrew McNicol
Andrew McNicol

Updated: 11:42am, 2 Jun, 2021

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Chinese swimming team member Fu Yuanhui makes a face during a national competition in 2016. Photo: Handout Chinese swimming team member Fu Yuanhui makes a face during a national competition in 2016. Photo: Handout
Chinese swimming team member Fu Yuanhui makes a face during a national competition in 2016. Photo: Handout
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