Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1961)

Not to be confused with Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1989) or Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1978).

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

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

• Zhang Li at World Athletics