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Li-rong Zhang

Li-rong Zhang

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Birth dateMar 3, 1973
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Li-rong Zhang is a China middle-distance runner, born on March 3, 1973. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 3:59.70 in the 1500m, 8:21.84 in the 3000m, 31:09.25 in the 10000m and 2:24:52 in the Marathon. She has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
3000 m
8:21.84
#22 all-time
1500 m
3:59.70
#143 all-time
1994 season best
2:29:45
Oct 31, 1994 · San Sebastián (ESP)
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 3000 m 8:21.84 (#22 all-time), 1500 m 3:59.70 (#143 all-time), 1994 season best 2:29:45 (Oct 31, 1994, San Sebastián (ESP)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1994
Marathon
2:29:45-Oct 31, 1994
↑
San Sebastián (ESP)
1993
1500m
3:59.70-Sep 11, 1993-Beijing (CHN)
1993
3000m
8:21.84-Sep 13, 1993
↑
Beijing (CHN)
1993
10000m
31:09.25-Sep 8, 1993-Beijing (CHN)
1993
Marathon
2:24:52-Apr 4, 1993
↑
Tianjin (CHN)
1992
3000m
8:48.45-Sep 20, 1992
↑
Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships
1992
CrossCount
14:03-Mar 21, 1992-20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991
Marathon
2:33:59-Oct 27, 1991
↑
Dalian (CHN)

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:45-Oct 31San Sebastián
Marathon
2:36:27-Oct 9Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima

1993

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:45-Oct 31San Sebastián IAAF Marathon World Cup, San Sebastián
3000m
8:21.84-Sep 13Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
3000m
8:22.44-Sep 12Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
1500m
3:59.70-Sep 11Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
1500m
4:00.65-Sep 10Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
10000m
31:09.25-Sep 8Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
3000m
8:31.95-Aug 16IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
3000m
8:51.75-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
3000m
8:31.95-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
3000m
8:35.05-Jun 6Jinan
1500m
4:00.96-Jun 2Jinan
3000m
8:40.30-May 16Shanghai East Asian Games, Shanghai
Marathon
2:24:52-Apr 4Tianjin NG, Tianjin

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:48.45-Sep 20Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships
3000m
9:05.02-Sep 18Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
CrossCount
14:03-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:59-Oct 27Dalian Marathon, Dalian

Honours

🥉

IAAF World Championships

3000 Metres

1993
8

20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1992
🥉

Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Li-rong Zhang's 3000 m personal best?

Li-rong Zhang's 3000 m personal best is 8:21.84, set on Sep 13, 1993 in Beijing (CHN), #22 on the all-time list.

Which events does Li-rong Zhang compete in?

Li-rong Zhang competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Li-rong Zhang perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 2:29:45, set on Oct 31, 1994 in San Sebastián (ESP).

How many medals has Li-rong Zhang won?

Li-rong Zhang has won 1 World Championships medal.