Zhang Ling (born 13 April 1980) is a female Chinese middle-distance runner.
On 18 October 1997 in Shanghai she ran the 1500 metres in 3:54.52 minutes. This ranked her eighth in the world all-time lists, behind Qu Yunxia, Jiang Bo, Lang Yinglai, Wang Junxia, Tatyana Kazankina, Yin Lili, Paula Ivan, Lan Lixin and Olga Dvirna.IAAF Top Lists - 1500 Metres women This is also the world record for youth (aged 17 or less) athletes.World Youth (Under 18) Best Performances - GBR Athletics
Achievements Representing 2000Asian ChampionshipsJakarta, Indonesia 2nd1500 m
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