Zhang Hai Yuan

Zhang Hai Yuan (born June 12, 1977)[1] is a Chinese track and field athlete.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.
Zhang Hai Yuan
Personal information
BornJune 12, 1977 (1977-06-12) (age 46)
Dandong
Sport
SportPara athletics
Disability classT42/F42
Event(s)Long jump, Pole vault
Medal record
Women's para athletics
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens Long jump F42
FESPIC Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Kuala Lumpur Pole vault T42

Zhang represented the People's Republic of China at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, where she won gold in the long jump (F42 disability category), setting a new world record with a jump of 3.67 metres.

In 2006, Zhang competed at the FESPIC Games in Kuala Lumpur, and won set a world record in the pole vault, winning gold.[2]

She also competes in high jump and javelin events.[1]

References
  1. "Zhang Hai Yuan". iwasf.com. International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13.
  2. "China rule as 15 world marks tumble". mind.org.my. Malaysian Information Network on Disabilities.


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