Zhang Lirong
Chinese runner
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Zhang Lirong (born 3 March 1973) is a retired Chinese runner. A dynamic middle and long distance runner, she set world class times in events ranging from the 1500m all the way up the marathon. She won the bronze medal in the 3000 m at the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing China | |||||
| 1992 | World Junior Championships | Seoul, South Korea | 3rd | 3000 m | 8:48.45 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 3rd | 3000 m | 8:31.95 |
| East Asian Games | Shanghai, China | 1st | 3000 m | 8:40.30 | |
| Asian Championships | Manila, Philippines | 2nd | 10,000 m | 35:28.99 | |
| World Marathon Cup | San Sebastián, Spain | 3rd | Marathon | 2:29.45 | |
| 1994 | Asian Games | Hiroshima, Japan | 2nd | Marathon | 2:36:27 |
Personal bests
| Distance | Performance | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 m | 3:59.70 | 11 September 1993 | Beijing |
| 3000 m | 8:21.84 | 13 September 1993 | Beijing |
| 10,000 m | 31:09.25 | 8 September 1993 | Beijing |
| Marathon | 2:24:52 | 4 April 1993 | Tianjin |