| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  China | ||
| Asian Championships | ||
 | 1993 Manila | Shot put |
Zhang Liuhong (born 16 January 1969) is a retired Chinese shot putter, best known for her bronze medal at the 1993 World Indoor Championships. Her personal best was 20.54 metres, achieved in June 1994 in Beijing.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing China | ||||
| 1988 | World Junior Championships | Sudbury, Canada | 8th | 15.43 m |
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 3rd | 19.32 m |
| East Asian Games | Shanghai, China | 1st | 19.88 m | |
| Asian Championships | Manila, Philippines | 1st | 18.68 m | |
| 1994 | Asian Games | Hiroshima, Japan | 2nd | 19.25 m |
| 1995 | World Indoor Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 4th | 18.84 m |
| World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 6th | 19.07 m | |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 8th | 18.29 m |
| World Championships | Athens, Greece | 15th (q) | 17.82 m | |
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