Zhang Rongfang
| Zhang Rongfang | |||
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| Born | 15 April 1957 Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Outside hitter | ||
| Number | 11 (1981) 12 (1982–1984) | ||
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Zhang Rongfang (Chinese: 张蓉芳; born 15 April 1957) is a Chinese retired volleyball player and coach who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. She was a member of the Chinese volleyball team that won the gold medal, having played in all five matches.[1]
Career as player
[edit]Zhang was a member of the Chinese national team that won gold over the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.[2] She was also a member of the team that won gold medals in the FIVB World Championship in 1982 in Lima and the FIVB World Cup in 1981 in Osaka.[3]
Coaching
[edit]As a volleyball coach, Zhang led the women's Chinese national team to gold at the 1986 FIVB World Championship in Prague.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Zhang is married to former volleyball player and coach Hu Jin, who also coached the women's national team between 1989 and 1993 and 1999 and 2001. They have a son together.[5]
Awards
[edit]National team
[edit]- 1981 World Cup -
Gold Medal - 1982 World Championship - Gold Medal
- 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games - Gold Medal
References
[edit]- ^ 张蓉芳与胡进魂系中国女排的真情挚爱 (in Chinese). China News. 28 August 2000. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ Vecsey, George (8 August 1984). "Triumph and Defeat for American Women; Volleyball; China Ends U.S. Quest". The New York Times. p. A15. Retrieved 5 September 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ "Zhang Rongfang". Chinese Olympic Committee. 10 November 2003. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "Staff member tournaments". Volleybox.net. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ 揭张蓉芳情史：倒追胡进 曾坚决反对他重掌女排 (in Chinese). ifeng. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
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