| Sport | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability | Vision impairment |
| Disability class | T11 |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
Medal record | |
Jin Zheng is a visually impaired Chinese Paralympic athlete. [1] She represented China at the 2016 Summer Paralympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and she won the gold medal in the women's 1500 metres T11 event. [1]
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