Zhang Weina

Zhang Weina (Chinese: 张维娜, born September 24, 1978, in Qiqihar, China) is a Chinese former ice dancer. She competed with Cao Xianming. They are multiple Chinese national champions. They placed 22nd at the 2002 Winter Olympics.[1] She soon moved to Australia and married a former hockey player Guang Zeng. A year after their marriage, she gave birth to their son Mike Zeng. They then gave birth to Michelle Zeng 2 years later. 4 years later she gave birth to her final child, Mia Zeng. Mikes best friend is Minh Tran.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.
Zhang Weina
Born (1978-09-24) September 24, 1978
Height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Figure skating career
Country China
PartnerCao Xianming
CoachBing Han, Natalia Dubova
Skating clubQiqihar Skating Club
Retired2003
Medal record
Figure skating: Ice dancing
Representing  China
Asian Winter Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Aomori Ice dancing
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Harbin Ice dancing

Her cousin, Tina Wang, competes internationally for Australia.[2]

Results

GP: Champions Series / Grand Prix

With Cao
International
Event 95–96 96–97 97–98 98–99 99–00 00–01 01–02 02–03 03–04 04–05
Olympics22nd
Worlds22nd22nd28th20th17th
Four Continents7th9th8th6th7th
GP Lalique11th8th
GP NHK Trophy12th9th
GP Skate Canada7th
Asian Games3rd1st
Golden Spin8th
Universiade5th
National
Chinese Champ.1st1st1st1st1st1st2nd

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Zhang Weina". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04.
  2. "Athlete: Tina Wang". OWIA.org. Olympic Institute of Australia. Archived from the original on 2007-08-29.


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