In January, 1999, Zhang Guozheng was named a member of the National Men's weightlifting team.
15 Facts About Zhang Guozheng
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Zhang Guozheng retired after 2008 and now serves as the deputy head coach for the men's weightlifting team.
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When Zhang Guozheng was 11, his brother Zhang Guoquan felt that Guozheng lacked decipline and needed something to focus his time on.
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Zhang Guozheng began his current career of weightlifting when he started Nanping Sport School in March 1983.
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In September 1987, Zhang Guozheng entered Jianyang sports school under the tutelage of coach Xue Bi lin.
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In September 1988, the 14 year old Zhang Guozheng arrived in Beijing alone to learn weightlifting.
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In January 1999, Zhang Guozheng selected by the National Men's weightlifting team.
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In March 1983, Zhang Guozheng entered the Nanping Jianyang area of Fujian province under amateur weightlifting coach Lai Zhicheng Xue Hangbi.
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From 1988 to 1998, Zhang Guozheng trained at Beijing Sport University.
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Ultimately, Zhang Guozheng won a gold medal with a total of 345.
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In 2003, Zhang Guozheng was transferred back to his alma mater, Beijing Sport University.
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Zhang Guozheng was not the list and later announced his retirement.
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On June 27,2009, Zhang Guozheng attended the graduation ceremony of the 2009 graduates of Beijing Sport University.
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On January 1,2014, Zhang Guozheng returned to the national team as the men's weightlifting deputy head coach.
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On February 22,2011, Zhang Guozheng's wife gave birth to his daughter.