Xu Zhuoyi

Xu Zhuoyi is a Chinese hurdler specializing in the 110 metres hurdles. He is an Asian Championships silver medallist and Asian Games bronze medallist. He is nicknamed "the glasses flyer" for his signature look while running.

Career

In May 2023, Xu won the Yangtze River Delta Elite Meeting by setting personal bests in both the semifinals and finals. Two months later, Xu won his first international medal at the Asian Athletics Championships, taking silver behind Shunya Takayama. At the 2022 Asian Games, held in October 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia, Xu won a bronze medal.

Personal life

Xu is originally from Songjiang, Shanghai, where he attended Songjiang District Fangta Primary School and Songjiang No. 7 Middle School. He has been given the nickname "glasses flyer", for his habit of wearing glasses when he races.