Tao Jiaying

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Name of coach	Li Yan [national], CHN
When and where did you begin this sport?	She began skating in 2003 in Qiqihar, People's Republic of China.
Reason for choosing this sport	Her mother introduced her to the sport.
Club / Team	Qiqihar: China

Awards and honours	In 2015 she was named an Elite Athlete of International Class in short track by the General Administration of Sport of China. (sport.gov.cn, 09 Nov 2021; sports.sina.com.cn, 19 Nov 2015) In 2013 she was named an Elite Athlete of National Class in short track by the General Administration of Sport of China. (sport.gov.cn, 16 Apr 2013)
Injuries	She has a scar on her face as a result of an accident during competition in 2008. (sports.sina.com.cn, 12 Dec 2015) She has fractured her ankle during her career. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2016)
Most influential person in career	Her parents. (Athlete, 20 Nov 2018)
Hero / Idol	Swiss tennis player Roger Federer. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)
Sporting philosophy / motto	"There is only a starting point, there is no finish line." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)
Other sports	She has represented the People's Republic of China in short track, winning silver in the 3000m relay at the 2015 World Championships in Moscow, Russian Federation. (SportsDeskOnline, 21 Nov 2018)