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Zhang Li

b. 1961

Javelin thrower

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Born 1961. Zhang Li is a Chinese javelin thrower and athlete.

Zhang Li (; born 26 June 1961) is a former track and field athlete from China, who competed for her native country in the women's javelin throw event. She was a gold medallist at the 1990 Asian Games and the 1993 Asian Athletics Championships. Her winning throw of at the former event was a Games record and remains the best mark using the old javelin design.

Zhang twice competed for Asia at the IAAF World Cup and was a silver medallist in 1989. She represented her home area of Tianjin at the 1993 National Games of China and was runner-up to Ha Xiaoyan.

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Who is Zhang Li?

javelin thrower

When was Zhang Li born?

Zhang Li was born on 26 June 1961.

What is Zhang Li's occupation?

Zhang Li is a javelin thrower and athlete.

What nationality is Zhang Li?

Zhang Li is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zhang Li

· Wikidata: Q8070260

· DBpedia: Zhang Li (javelin thrower, born 1961)

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