(WANG QINGQIN)

Li Na, Chinese fencer, claimed the gold medal in women's epee at the 2011 World Fencing Championships in Catania, Italy, in October 2011. This is Li's first ever individual World Championships title and also the first gold medal in the women's individual epee event for China.

Li won the bronze medal in the women's team epee event in the 2000 Olympic Games. At the 2006 World Fencing Championships, Li, together with her teammates, won the gold medal in the epee team event. In 2007, Li was chosen the best female epee athlete by the International Fencing Federation for her achievements. She reached fourth place in the individual epee event at the 2008 Olympic Games.

Li retired after the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, and came back to the sport this April after giving birth to a boy. She is now preparing for the 2012 London Olympic Games.