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Li Zhang

Li Zhang

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateOct 19, 1978
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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. Her greatest achievement was a gold medal at the 2007 Military World Games in a world military record mark of 59.96 m (196 ft 8+1⁄2 in).

This was her lifetime best. She won an Asian Championship bronze in 2000 and took the bronze medal at the 2001 East Asian Games.

She was the silver medallist at the 1996 Asian Junior Athletics Championships. She retired in 2009.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
60.02
#229 all-time
2009 season best
55.33
Oct 23, 2009 · Jinan (CHN)
2009 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Javelin Throw 60.02 (#229 all-time), 2009 season best 55.33 (Oct 23, 2009, Jinan (CHN)) · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
JT
55.33-Oct 23, 2009
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2008
JT
55.70-Mar 29, 2008
↓
Chengdu (CHN)
2007
JT
56.13-Sep 19, 2007
↓
Urumqi (CHN)
2006
JT
54.18-Sep 29, 2006
↓
New Delhi (IND)
2005
JT
58.36-Oct 17, 2005
↓
Nanjing (CHN)
2004
JT
56.66-May 1, 2004
↓
Nanjing (CHN)
2003
JT
57.30-Sep 14, 2003
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2002
JT
55.24-Sep 8, 2002
↓
Baoding (CHN)
2001
JT
56.93-Nov 23, 2001
↓
Guangzhou (CHN)
2000
JT
60.02-Apr 18, 2000
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
1999
JT
58.55-Oct 14, 1999
↓
Huizhou (CHN)
1998
JT
54.80-Jun 7, 1998
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1998
JavelinThr
54.80-Jun 7, 1998
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1997
JT
53.68-Oct 21, 1997
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
1997
JavelinThr
53.68-Oct 21, 1997
↓
Shanghai (CHN)

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
55.33-Oct 23Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
JT
53.27-Jul 5Jinan Chinese GP, Jinan
JT
52.74-May 22Chinese Championships
JT
54.08-Apr 12Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
54.68-Oct 13Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
JT
52.86-Jun 29Suzhou Olympic Trials, Suzhou
JT
51.59-May 25Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
JT
50.54-Apr 13Hangzhou Chinese Grand Prix, Hangzhou
JT
55.70-Mar 29Chengdu

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
56.13-Sep 19Urumqi National Grand Prix Final, Urumqi
JT
55.15-Aug 2Chinese Championships
JT
49.79-Jul 8Wuhan National Grand Prix, Wuhan
JT
55.65-May 20Zhaoqing National Grand Prix, Zhaoqing
JT
53.88-Apr 28Beijing

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
54.18-Sep 29New Delhi AFI-Salwan Int. Throwing Meet, New Delhi
JT
45.82-Sep 10Guilin National Grand Prix, Guilin
JT
50.52-Jul 1Beijing

2005

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
58.36-Oct 17Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
JT
54.49-Jun 25Chinese Championships, Changsha
JT
53.63-Jun 24Chinese Championships, Changsha
JT
56.35-May 21Yixing Chinese National GP, Yixing
JT
55.57-May 15Chongqing Chinese National GP, Chongqing
JT
54.02-Apr 24Zhongshan Chinese National GP, Zhongshan

2004

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
56.16-Sep 26Hefei Chinese National GP Final, Hefei
JT
52.42-Jul 30Tianjin Chinese National GP, Tianjin
JT
52.97-Jul 17Beijing Chinese National GP, Beijing
JT
54.45-May 23Chinese Championships
JT
56.20-May 23Chinese Championships
JT
50.64-May 23Chinese Championships
JT
56.66-May 1Nanjing Chinese National GP, Nanjing
JT
54.20-Apr 22Guilin Chinese National GP, Guilin
JT
52.57-Apr 17Nanning
JT
49.20-Apr 3Chengdu

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
57.30-Sep 14Chinese Championships, Shanghai
JT
54.83-Sep 13Chinese Championships, Shanghai
JT
56.51-Aug 3Shijiazhuang
JT
51.24-Apr 20Deyang

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
48.90-Oct 27Tiantai Chinese National GP Final, Tiantai
JT
55.24-Sep 8Baoding Chinese National GP, Baoding
JT
53.19-Aug 17Jinan Chinese National GP, Jinan
JT
51.56-Jun 10Chinese Championships
JT
51.77-May 22Wuxi
JT
51.59-May 18Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
56.93-Nov 23Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
JT
54.19-Jun 30Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
JT
54.49-Jun 28Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
JT
55.13-May 25Osaka East Asian Games, Osaka
JT
52.70-Apr 28Ningbo

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
55.07-Aug 30Jakarta Asian Championships
JT
58.08-Jun 8Jinzhou
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Honours

🥉

Jakarta Asian Championships

Javelin Throw

2000
🥉

Jakarta Asian Championships

Javelin Throw

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Li Zhang's Javelin Throw personal best?

Li Zhang's Javelin Throw personal best is 60.02, set on Apr 18, 2000 in Shanghai (CHN), #229 on the all-time list.

Which events does Li Zhang compete in?

Li Zhang competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Li Zhang perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 55.33, set on Oct 23, 2009 in Jinan (CHN).