Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1961)

Zhang Li (Chinese: 张丽; pinyin: Zhāng Lì; born 26 June 1961) is a former track and field athlete from China, who competed for her native country in the women's javelin throw event.[1] She was a gold medallist at the 1990 Asian Games and the 1993 Asian Athletics Championships.[2] Her winning throw of 66.00 m (216 ft 6 1⁄4 in) at the former event was a Games record and remains the best mark using the old javelin design.[3]

Zhang twice competed for Asia at the IAAF World Cup and was a silver medallist in 1989. She represented her home area of Tianjin at the 1993 National Games of China and was runner-up to Ha Xiaoyan.[4]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  China
1989 IAAF World Cup Barcelona, Spain 2nd 61.50 m
1990 Asian Games Beijing, China 1st 66.00 m
1993 Asian Championships Manila, Philippines 1st 62.14 m
1994 IAAF World Cup London, United Kingdom 4th 58.82 m

References

  1. ↑ Zhang Li. All-Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-10-01.
  2. ↑ Asian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-10-01.
  3. ↑ Asian Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-10-01.
  4. ↑ 7th National Games medallists (in Chinese). jx918. Retrieved on 2013-03-30.


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