Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1978)

Zhang Li (Chinese: 张丽; pinyin: Zhāng Lì; born 19 October 1978) is a Chinese former track and field athlete who competed in the women's javelin throw. He greatest achievement was a gold medal at the 2007 Military World Games in a world military record mark of 59.96 m (196 ft 812 in).[1] This was her lifetime best. She won an Asian Championship bronze in 2000 and took the bronze medal at the 2001 East Asian Games.[2][3] She was the silver medallist at the 1996 Asian Junior Athletics Championships.[4] She retired in 2009.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
1996 Asian Junior Championships New Delhi, India 2nd 55.34 m
2000 Asian Championships Jakarta, Indonesia 3rd 55.07 m
2001 East Asian Games Osaka, Japan 3rd 55.13 m
2007 Military World Games Hyderabad, India 1st 59.96 m

References

  1. Murali, Ram. Krishnan (2007-10-19). Vita Palamar dethrones Anna Chicherova – World Military Games, final day . IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-10-01.
  2. East Asian Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-10-01.
  3. Asian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-10-01.
  4. Asian Junior Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-10-01.

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