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Ling Zhang

Ling Zhang

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateApr 13, 1980
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Zhang Ling (born 13 April 1980) is a female Chinese middle-distance runner. On 18 October 1997 in Shanghai she ran the 1500 metres in 3:54.52 minutes. This ranked her eighth in the world all-time lists, behind Qu Yunxia, Jiang Bo, Lang Yinglai, Wang Junxia, Tatyana Kazankina, Yin Lili, Paula Ivan, Lan Lixin and Olga Dvirna. This is also the world record for youth (aged 17 or less) athletes.

Key facts
1500 m
3:54.52
#20 all-time
2000 season best
4:08.03
Jun 8, 2000 · Jinzhou (CHN)
2000 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 3:54.52 (#20 all-time), 2000 season best 4:08.03 (Jun 8, 2000, Jinzhou (CHN)) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
1500m
4:08.03-Jun 8, 2000
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Jinzhou (CHN)
1997
1500m
3:54.52-Oct 18, 1997
↓
Shanghai (CHN)

2000

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:16.14-Oct 22Chinese Championships, Luohe
1500m
4:18.31-Aug 30Jakarta Asian Championships
1500m
4:08.03-Jun 8Jinzhou
1500m
4:12.91-May 3Tianjin
1500m
4:11.68-Apr 18Shanghai NGP, Shanghai

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:54.52-Oct 18Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
1500m
3:55.47-Oct 17Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai

Honours

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Jakarta Asian Championships

1500 Metres

2000
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Jakarta Asian Championships

1500 Metres

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ling Zhang's 1500 m personal best?

Ling Zhang's 1500 m personal best is 3:54.52, set on Oct 18, 1997 in Shanghai (CHN), #20 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ling Zhang compete in?

Ling Zhang competes in the 1500 m.

How did Ling Zhang perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 4:08.03, set on Jun 8, 2000 in Jinzhou (CHN).