Name: Xiao Hailiang
Gender: M
Date of birth: 1977
Place of birth: Wuhan, Hubei Province
Sport: Diving
Sports career:
Took up diving at the age of five. Entered the Hubei provincial diving school at nine. First took part in a national champions tournament Division B at 12, where he emerged runner-up in the men's 1m springboard, 10m platform and overall.
Personal best:
2000 Sydney Olympic Games - 1st synchronized springboard
Honours:
Awarded the title of International Master of Sports