Zhang Ling (born 13 April 1981) is a female Chinese middle-distance runner.
On 18 October 1997 in Shanghai she ran the 1500 metres in 3:54.52 minutes. This ranked her eighth in the world all-time lists, behind Qu Yunxia, Jiang Bo, Lang Yinglai, Wang Junxia, Tatyana Kazankina, Yin Lili, Paula Ivan, Lan Lixin and Olga Dvirna.[1] This is also the world record for youth (aged 17 or less) athletes.[2]
Achievements edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  China
| ||||
| 2000 | Asian Championships | Jakarta, Indonesia | 2nd | 1500 m |
References edit
- ^ IAAF Top Lists - 1500 Metres women
- ^ World Youth (Under 18) Best Performances - GBR Athletics
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