Yu Shimeng

Yu Shimeng
Personal information
Born (1999-10-15) 15 October 1999 (age 27)
Zhejiang, China
Sport
CountryChina
SportCanoe sprint
Event
K–2 500, K–4 500
Medal record
Women's canoe sprint
Representing  China
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 PoznańK-4 500 m
Silver medal – second place2025 MilanK-4 500 m
Silver medal – second place2026 PoznańK-2 500 m
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2026 Aichi–NagoyaK-2 500 m
Gold medal – first place2026 Aichi–NagoyaK-4 500 m

Yu Shimeng (Chinese: 俞诗梦, born 15 October 1999) is a Chinese sprint canoeist. She represented China at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

In April 2024, Yu competed at the 2024 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships and won a gold medal in the K-2 500 metres, along with Chen Yule. As a result, they qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

In April 2026, she competed at the 2026 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships and won a gold medal in the K-4 500 metres, along with Yin Mengdie, Wang Nan and Shen Siyu. In August 2026, she competed at the 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships and won a gold medal in the K-4 500 metres, with a time of 1:38.67. This marked the first time China won gold in the event at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.

References

  1. ↑ "2024年皮划艇静水亚锦赛：中国获两金两铜，俞诗梦/陈雨乐赢得女子双人皮艇500米奥运席位" [2024 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships: China wins two gold and two bronze medals; Yu Shimeng/Chen Yule secure Olympic berth in the women's double kayak 500m]. Olympics.com (in Chinese). 22 April 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "2026年亚洲皮划艇静水锦标赛暨洛杉矶奥运会资格积分赛：中国队以20金4银1铜完美收官" [2026 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships and Los Angeles Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament: China finishes with 20 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze medals]. Olympics.com (in Chinese). 27 April 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "历史性突破！山东选手殷梦蝶随队夺得世锦赛女子四人皮艇500米冠军" [A historic breakthrough! Shandong athlete Yin Mengdie and her team won the World Championships women's 4-person kayak 500m title]. sports.iqilu.com (in Chinese). 29 August 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.