Xu Jiayu
- January 10, 2024
- Swimmer
Quick Facts
Xu Jiayu Biography
| Name | Xu Jiayu |
| Birthday | Aug 19 |
| Birth Year | 1995 |
| Place Of Birth | Wenzhou |
| Birth Country | China |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Xu Jiayu is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on August 19, 1995 in Wenzhou, China. Xu Jiayu (Chinese: Xu Jia Yu born on 19 August, 1995) is a Chinese competitive swimmer , who specializes on the backstroke. He was his Olympic Silver medalist (2016 Rio de Janeiro) and has been twice consecutive world champions (2017 Budapest and 2019 Gwangju) in the 100m backstroke.
In 2017’s World Aquatics Championships, Xu became the first male Chinese swimmer to take home silver in the backstroke 100m with an impressive timing that was 52.44 seconds. He also took home the bronze medal as participant in the mixed Medley relay.
At the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, Xu successfully defended his 100m backstroke title with a time of 52.43 seconds. Xu also placed sixth in the 50m backstroke.
In the short course competition at the 2016 World Championships, Xu won the bronze medal in the 100-metre backstroke.
Xu Jiayu Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Swimmer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Xu Jiayu is one of the richest Swimmer from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Xu Jiayu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Xu participated for China in Beijing 2012 Summer Olympics and took home an Olympic silver medal in the 100-metre backstroke in the 2016 Summer Olympics. He is currently the national record holder for backstroke races at all distances (50 100, 100 and 200 meters).
In the 2014 Asian Games, Xu, Ning Zetao Li Zhuhao and Li Xiang team up to win the men’s 4x 100m Medley relay. As an individual, Xu received silver medals in the 100m backstroke as well as 200m backstroke. In addition, he received an award of bronze for the 50m backstroke.
At the 2018 Asian Games, Xu received six gold medals. He swept the backstroke events and was part of the Asian record setting mixed and men medley relays.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Xu Jiayu height 6 ft 0 in Xu weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Xu Jiayu Dating?
According to our records, Xu Jiayu is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Xu Jiayu’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Xu Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Xu Jiayu celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.
Top Facts about Xu Jiayu
- Xu Jiayu is a Chinese swimmer born on July 19, 1995.
- He specializes in backstroke events and holds multiple world records.
- Xu won a gold medal at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
- He also won three gold medals at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
- Xu was named China’s Male Swimmer of the Year in both 2017 and 2018.
- His personal best time in the men’s 100m backstroke is 51.86 seconds.
- Xu has competed in two Olympic Games (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020).
- He won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the men’s 100m backstroke event.
- Xu is considered one of China’s top swimmers and a rising star in international competitions.
- He trains with the Zhejiang swimming team under coach Zhang Yadong.