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Chinese javelin thrower Not to be confused with Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1989) or Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1978).
Zhang Li
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  China
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1993 Manila Javelin throw

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. She was a gold medallist at the 1990 Asian Games and the 1993 Asian Athletics Championships. 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.

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.

International competitions

Representing  China
Year Competition Venue Position Notes
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.

External links

Asian Games champions in women's javelin throw
Asian Athletics Champions in women's javelin throw
Japan Championships in Athletics women's javelin throw champions


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