Zhong Ling (gymnast)

Zhong Ling (born October 30, 1983, in Guangxi, China) is one of China's most successful individual rhythmic gymnasts.

Zhong Ling
钟玲
Country represented China
Born (1983-10-30) October 30, 1983
Guangxi, China
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Head coach(es)Pang Qiong
Assistant coach(es)Wang Lianqi
ChoreographerPang Qiong
Retired2005
Medal record
Representing  China
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 Busan All-Around
Gold medal – first place 2002 Busan Team
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 2001 Beijing Hoop
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Beijing Ball
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Yangzhou Ball
Silver medal – second place 2004 Yangzhou All-Around
Silver medal – second place 2004 Yangzhou Hoop
Silver medal – second place 2004 Yangzhou Clubs
Silver medal – second place 2004 Yangzhou Ribbon

Career

She started rhythmic gymnastics in 1991 and her first international event was in 1995. She trains at the Beijing Sports University. Zhong had her highest placement finishing 9th in All-around at the 2001 World Championships in Madrid, Spain. She competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics where she finished 15th in All-around.[1]

An annual Zhong Ling Cup is held in China.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Zhong Ling". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.


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