About Wang Zheng
Born 1987. Wang Zheng is a Chinese hammer thrower and athletics competitor.
Wang Zheng (; born 14 December 1987) is a Chinese hammer thrower. Her personal best throw is 77.68 metres, achieved on 29 March 2014 in Chengdu, which was an Asian record.
She finished second at the 2017 World Championships as well as ninth at the 2006 World Junior Championships. She competed at the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final round.
She won the silver medal in women's hammer throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on 3 August 2021 with her season's best of 77.03 metres.
International competitions
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Wang Zheng?
Chinese hammer thrower (1987-)
When was Wang Zheng born?
Wang Zheng was born on 14 December 1987 in Xi'an.
What is Wang Zheng's occupation?
Wang Zheng is a hammer thrower and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Wang Zheng?
Wang Zheng is Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wang Zheng (hammer thrower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wang Zheng. https://biography.guide/wang-zheng-hammer-thrower/
MLA: "Wang Zheng." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wang-zheng-hammer-thrower/.
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