Zhang Xia

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Zhang Xia
Personal information
NationalityChinese
Born (1975-06-21) 21 June 1975 (age 47)
Xintai, Shandong, China
Sport
Sport Gymnastics
Medal record
Representing Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Goodwill Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1990 SeattleUneven Bars
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1990 SeattleTeam

Zhang Xia (born 21 June 1975) is a Chinese gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1] At the 1990 Goodwill games in Seattle, she won the gold medal on uneven bars along with a bronze medal with her team.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Zhang Xia Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2019.