Zhang Linli

Chinese long-distance runner

Zhang Linli (Chinese: 张林丽; born 6 March 1973 in Shenyang) is a retired Chinese long-distance runner who set world class times in events ranging from 1500 metres up to the marathon. She broke the world record in the women's 3000 metres on 12 September 1993.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  China
1992 World Junior Championships Seoul, South Korea 1st 3000 m 8:46.86
1993 World Championships Stuttgart, Germany 2nd 3000 m 8:29.25
East Asian Games Shanghai, China 2nd 3000 m 8:44.82
IAAF World Marathon Cup San Sebastián, Spain 2nd Marathon 2:29.42
Asian Championships Manila, Philippines 2nd 3000 m 9:16.19
1994 Asian Games Hiroshima, Japan 1st 3000 m 8:52.97

Personal bests

Distance Performance Date Location
1500 m 3:57.46 11 September 1993 Beijing
3000 m 8:16.50 13 September 1993 Beijing
10,000 m 31:16.28 8 September 1993 Beijing
Marathon 2:24:42 4 April 1993 Tianjin

See also

References

Records
Preceded by woman's 3,000 m World Record Holder
12 September 1993 — 12 September 1993 		Succeeded by
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Asian Games champions in women's 3000 metres and 5000 metres
1978–1994: 3000 metres • 1998–present: 5000 metres


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