Hong Kong at the 2010 Winter Olympics
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Hong Kong
, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China
, sent one athlete to the 2010 Winter Olympics
in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
. The delegation of three members included one athlete and competed under the name Hong Kong, China (中國香港).
competed in the 500, 1000 and 1500 metre short track speed skating but did not advance beyond the heats in any of her events.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, sent one athlete to the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The delegation of three members included one athlete and competed under the name Hong Kong, China (中國香港).
Short track speed skating
Hong Kong's Winter Olympic team consisted of a single athlete; Han YueshuangHan Yueshuang
Han Yueshueng is a short track speed skater from Hong Kong.She was the only athlete to represent Hong Kong at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics, competing in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m events....
competed in the 500, 1000 and 1500 metre short track speed skating but did not advance beyond the heats in any of her events.
Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Han Yueshuang Han Yueshuang Han Yueshueng is a short track speed skater from Hong Kong.She was the only athlete to represent Hong Kong at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics, competing in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m events.... |
Women's 500 m Short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's 500 metres The women's 500 metres in short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics began on 13 February, with the final held on 17 February, at the Pacific Coliseum.-Heats:-Quarterfinals:-Semifinals:-Final B :... |
48.625 | 3 | Did not advance | 24 | ||||
Women's 1000 m Short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's 1000 metres The women's 1000 metres in short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics began on 24 February, with the final held on 26 February, at the Pacific Coliseum.-Records:... |
1:38.115 | 4 | Did not advance | 27 | |||||
Women's 1500 m Short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres The women's 1500 metres in short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics was held on 20 February, at the Pacific Coliseum.-Heats:-Semifinals:-Final B :-Final A :-External links:... |
2:35.742 | 6 | Did not advance | 32 |