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My Take
Liu Xiaotong is exactly the type of athlete I admire. Standing 188 cm, she anchored the Chinese national team through a long run of international play, from the World Grand Prix to several Montreux Masters and the Nations League. Volleyball at that level rewards far more than raw height; it demands timing, court intelligence, and nerves under relentless pressure. What captivates me is the sport's blend of stillness and explosion, the way a tall frame can detonate into a single decisive spike. Hailing from Yanbian, she carried real pride onto the world stage, and even in retirement that legacy of disciplined, high-stakes competition doesn't fade.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Liu Xiaotong
- Name (Japanese)
- 劉暁彤
- Reading
- りゅう・ぎょうとう
- Born
- February 16, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Dunhua, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- volleyball player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8A%89%E6%9A%81%E5%BD%A4
Frequently asked questions
When was Liu Xiaotong born?
Born February 16, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Liu Xiaotong from?
Liu Xiaotong is from Dunhua, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, People's Republic of China.
What does Liu Xiaotong do?
Liu Xiaotong works as volleyball player.
How tall is Liu Xiaotong?
Liu Xiaotong is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.