Zhao Yonghua
Chinese discus thrower (born 1969)
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Zhao Yonghua (born 22 January 1969) is a Chinese female former track and field athlete who competed in the discus throw. She holds a personal best of 64.42 m (211 ft 4 in), set in 1993 and which ranked her 13th globally for the season.[1] She was a finalist at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics and the 1988 World Junior Championships in Athletics.[2]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  China | ||
| Asian Championships | ||
 | 1993 Manila | Discus throw |
She was runner-up to compatriot Cao Qi at both the 1993 Asian Athletics Championships and the 1993 National Games of China.[3][4]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | World Junior Championships | Greater Sudbury, Canada | 6th | Discus throw | 53.98 m |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 8th | Discus throw | 63.62 m |
| 1993 | Asian Championships | Manila, Philippines | 2nd | Discus throw | 57.78 m |
