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Zhiqin Ni

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Zhiqin Ni

CHNCHNMen
Birth dateApr 14, 1942
BirthplaceQuanzhou, People's Republic of China
Height1.84 m
Weight-

Ni Zhiqin (Chinese: 倪志钦; pinyin: Ní Zhìqīn; born 14 April 1942) often referred to as Ni Chih-Chin, is a retired Chinese high jumper. He is known for breaking the world record with 2.29 m on 8 November 1970 in Changsha, but because PR China was not a member of the International Association of Athletics Federations at the time, his record was never ratified.

Key facts
High Jump
2.29
#367 all-time
1974 season best
2.18
Aug 17, 1974 · Beijing (CHN)
Age
84 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: High Jump 2.29 (#367 all-time), 1974 season best 2.18 (Aug 17, 1974, Beijing (CHN)) · 84 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1974
HJ
2.18-Aug 17, 1974
↑
Beijing (CHN)
1973
HJ
2.25-Jun 28, 1973
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
1972
HJ
2.20-May 28, 1972
↑
Beijing (CHN)
1971
HJ
2.21-Oct 14, 1971
↑
Beijing (CHN)
1970
HJ
2.29-Nov 8, 1970
↑
Changsha (CHN)

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.18-Aug 17Beijing

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Jun 28Pyongyang

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-May 28Beijing

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Oct 14Beijing

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.29-Nov 8Changsha

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zhiqin Ni's High Jump personal best?

Zhiqin Ni's High Jump personal best is 2.29, set on Nov 8, 1970 in Changsha (CHN), #367 on the all-time list.

Which events does Zhiqin Ni compete in?

Zhiqin Ni competes in the High Jump.

How did Zhiqin Ni perform in 1974?

1974 season best: 2.18, set on Aug 17, 1974 in Beijing (CHN).