Zou Lihong

Zou Lihong (born 26 February 1984) is a Paralympic Champion from China competing mainly in category T54 sprint, middle-distance and long-distance events.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zou.
Zou Lihong
Personal information
NationalityChinese
Born (1984-02-26) 26 February 1984
Dali, China
Height162 cm (64 in)
Sport
Country China
SportAthletics (track)
DisabilityLimb deficiency
Disability classT54
ClubShanghai
Coached byHuang Peng
Medal record
Track and field
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Marathon – T54
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 4 × 100 m – T53/54
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London 800m – T54
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Doha 800m – T54
Gold medal – first place 2015 Doha 5000m – T54
Gold medal – first place 2015 Doha 4 × 400 m – T53–54
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha 400m – T54
Asian Para Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou 200m – T54

Athletic career

Zou made her first senior appearance as a T54 athlete for China in 2010 at track meet in Guangzhou. Her first major international competition was at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.[2] She entered four track events winning bronze in the 800 metres middle-distance race.[2] As well as her Paralympic success, Zou has also found success at World Championship level. At the 2015 Doha she medals at all four events she entered, including three golds, in the individual 800 m and 5000m and the 4 × 400 m relay.[2] Zou also enters long-distance events, finishing fifth in the 2016 London Marathon.

Personal history

Zou was born in Dali, China in 1984. During her childhood she contracted polio which resulted in an impairment to her legs.[2]

References
  1. "Zou Lihong". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  2. "Zou Lihong". IPC. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
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