Age, Biography and Wiki
Zhang Yining was born on 5 October, 1981 in Beijing, China, is a Chinese table tennis player. Discover Zhang Yining's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
Zhang Yining |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
5 October, 1981 |
| Birthday |
5 October |
| Birthplace |
Beijing, China |
| Nationality |
China
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She is a member of famous Player with the age 42 years old group.
Zhang Yining Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Zhang Yining height is 168 cm and Weight 54 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
168 cm |
| Weight |
54 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Zhang Yining Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zhang Yining worth at the age of 42 years old? Zhang Yining’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. She is from China. We have estimated Zhang Yining's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Zhang Yining Social Network
Timeline
Zhang Yining (born 5 October 1981) is a Chinese table tennis player who retired in 2009.
She is considered one of the greatest female players in the sport's history.
In terms of achievements, she is one of the most successful female table tennis players (alongside Ding Ning, Deng Yaping, Wang Nan, Li Xiaoxia) having won the gold medal in each of the Table Tennis World Cup, the Table Tennis World Championships, and the Olympic Games.
She is also the first player overall, and the first female, to have completed a Double Grand Slam.
Zhang Yining held the ITTF #1 ranking continuously from 2003 to 2009, except two months in 2008, remaining as a dominant figure in women's table tennis, with four Olympic gold medals, ten World Championships, and four World Cup wins.
She was also the women's doubles gold medal winner at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she was often referred to by commentators as "The Yellow Beast", denoting her dominance in the sport.
She uses a specially made Zhang Yining ZLC for her blade made by butterfly, and tenergy 05 for forehand and tenergy 64 for her backhand.
Zhang is a graduate from Beijing Shichahai Sports School, where Li Jiawei of Singapore studied as well.
Zhang participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, winning gold in both the women's singles and women's team competition.
Zhang successfully defended her singles Olympic gold medal, defeating compatriot Wang Nan in the finals 8-11, 13–11, 11–8, 11–8, 11–3.
The following table shows the scores of the women's singles table tennis matches that Zhang Yining played during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games:
Click here to see further details regarding the 2008 Summer Olympics Table Tennis competition results.
At the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Zhang took the Olympic Oath on behalf of all competitors at the Games.
Zhang was married in October 2009 and has not been present in table tennis tournaments since then.
Since 2010, Zhang serves as the assistant president of the China Table Tennis College in Shanghai.
She announced her retirement from international play in 2011 and she went to the United States to study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and learn to better speak English.
This makes her one of few players to retire whilst holding both the World and Olympic titles for singles and team event in table tennis.
Zhang also said she would like to introduce to Americans the sport of table tennis.
