Zou Zhenxian
Chinese triple jumper
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Zou Zhenxian (simplified Chinese: 邹振先; traditional Chinese: 鄒振先; pinyin: Zōu Zhènxiān; born November 10, 1955) is a retired Chinese triple jumper, best known for finishing fourth at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
His personal best jump is 17.34 metres, achieved in September 1981 in Rome. This was the oldest Chinese record, until Li Yanxi broke it with a distance of 17.59 metres.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing China | |||||
| 1978 | Asian Games | Bangkok, Thailand | 2nd | Triple jump | |
| 1980 | Olympic Boycott Games | Philadelphia, United States | 1st | Triple jump | |
| 1981 | World Student Games | Bucharest, Romania | 1st | Triple jump | |
| World Cup | Rome, Italy | 2nd | Triple jump | ||
| 1982 | Asian Games | New Delhi, India | 1st | Triple jump | |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 4th | Triple jump | 16.83 m |
| 1986 | Asian Games | Seoul, South Korea | 3rd | Triple jump | |