Zhang Yanmei
Zhang Yanmei (Chinese: 张艳梅, born October 26, 1970)[1] is a female Chinese short track speed skater. She competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics and in the 1994 Winter Olympics.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's short track speed skating | ||
Representing  China | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 1994 Lillehammer | 500 m |
| Asian Winter Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 1990 Sapporo | 3000 m |
| 1990 Sapporo | 3000 m relay |
| 1990 Sapporo | 500 m |
| 1990 Sapporo | 1500 m |
Biography
Zhang was born in Shulan, Jilin, China. In 1992, she was a member of the Chinese relay team in the 3000 m relay competition. She also competed in the 500 m event.
Zhang won a silver medal in the 500 m competition, accusing gold medal winner Cathy Turner of the U.S. of grabbing her leg during the race before stalking off the ceremonial stand, taking her medal off, and flinging her flower bouquet to the ground. Zhang in her protest was saying she felt Turner should have been disqualified for her move and she been awarded the gold medal. This drew a mixed reaction from the fans, some who jeered her display of poor sportsmanship, and others who applauded her taking a stand against Turner's controversial skating style and win.
She also finished eighth in the 3000m relay event.
References
- Zhang Yanmei at Olympedia
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Zhang Yanmei". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.