Zhang Nan (gymnast)

Zhang Nan (gymnast)

Zhang Nan (simplified Chinese: 张楠; traditional Chinese: 張楠; pinyin: Zhāng Nán; born April 30, 1986 in Beijing) is a Chinese gymnast. Zhang was a member of the Chinese team for the 2004 Olympic Games, as well as the 2002 World Championships in Debrecen, Hungary, 2003 World Championships in Anaheim, U.S., 2005 World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, and the 2006 World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark. She is noted as a strong leader and a consistent performer under pressure. Zhang was one of China's most successful female gymnasts and was the first Chinese woman to medal in an All-Around championship at World Championships.