Name Zhang Yanmei | ||
Zhang Yanmei (Chinese: 张艳梅, born December 26, 1972) is a female Chinese short track speed skater. She competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics and in the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Biography
Yanmei was born in Jilin. 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.
Yanmei 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. Yanmei in her protest was saying she felt Turner should have been disqualifed 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.