Introduction
Wang Xuehan (born June 1, 1998) is a Chinese pair skater. With partner Wang Lei, she is a bronze medalist at three Grand Prix events – 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard, 2014 Cup of China, and 2016 NHK Trophy – and the 2016 Chinese national champion.
Personal life
Wang was born on June 1, 1998, in Beijing. Her mother teaches English.
Career
Wang started skating in 2005 at a rink in a shopping mall. Her partnership with Wang Lei began in 2012. The pair won the bronze medal at the 2013 Chinese Championships.
Making their Grand Prix debut, the Wangs placed fourth at the 2013 Cup of China. They finished fourth at the 2014 Chinese Championships.
The following season, the Wangs were awarded bronze at both of their Grand Prix events – 2014 Cup of China and 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard. They took the silver medal at the 2015 Chinese Championships.
In the 2015–16 season, the pair placed fifth at the 2015 Skate America and fourth at the 2015 Cup of China. They were selected to compete at their first ISU Championship – the 2016 Worlds in Boston. Ranked 15th in the short program and 14th in the free skate, they finished 15th overall.
Programs
(with Wang Lei)
| Season | Short program | Free skating | Exhibition |
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| 2016–17 |
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| 2015–16 |
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| 2014–15 |
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| 2013–14 |
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Competitive highlights
GP: Grand Prix
With Wang Lei
| International | |||||
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| Event | 12–13 | 13–14 | 14–15 | 15–16 | 16–17 |
| World Champ. | 15th | ||||
| GP Cup of China | 4th | 3rd | 4th | 4th | |
| GP NHK Trophy | 3rd | ||||
| GP Skate America | 5th | ||||
| GP Trophée Bompard | 3rd | ||||
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| Chinese NG | 2nd | ||||
| Chinese Champ. | 3rd | 4th | 2nd | 1st | |
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| Team Challenge Cup | 3rd T 4th P | ||||
| TBD = Assigned; WD = Withdrew T = Team result; P = Personal result. Medals awarded for team result only. | |||||