In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.

Zhang Kexin (born 10 December 2009) is a Chinese artistic gymnast. She is a three-time FIG World Cup medalist.

Early life

At six years old Zhang was spotted by Yao Juying, Cheng Fei's first coach, and was sent to Huangshi Sports School to focus on gymnastics.[1] At the age of 7 she joined the Huangshi City Team.[2]

Junior gymnastics career

As a junior-level gymnast Zhang only competed domestically. In 2023 she competed at the Chinese National Student-Youth Games where she finished seventh in the all-around but won bronze on balance beam.[3] In 2024 Zhang was officially added to the Chinese national gymnastics team.[4]

Senior gymnastics career

In 2025 Zhang became age-eligible for senior level competition. She made her senior and international debut at the Cottbus World Cup where she won three medals – gold on uneven bars, silver on balance beam, and bronze on floor exercise.[5]

Competitive history

Year Event Team AA VT UB BB FX
Junior
2022 Chinese Youth Championships 10 6
2023 Chinese Championships 8
Chinese National Student-Youth Games 8 7 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2024 Chinese Individual Championships 8
Senior
2025 Cottbus World Cup 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

References

  1. ^ "中国16岁天才美少女首登世界赛即夺冠，身材高挑颜值出众！" [China's 16-year-old talented girl won the championship in her first world championship. She has a tall figure and outstanding looks!]. Sohu (in Chinese). 27 February 2025.
  2. ^ "身材高挑颜值高！中国16岁天才美少女横空出世，首登世界赛就夺冠" [Tall and beautiful! China's 16-year-old genius girl emerged and won the championship in her first world championship]. NetEase (in Chinese). 24 February 2025.
  3. ^ "2023 Chinese National Student-Youth Games Results". The Gymternet. 14 November 2023.
  4. ^ "湖北姑娘张可欣首战体操世界杯 斩获1金1银1铜" [Hubei girl Zhang Kexin won 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze in her first gymnastics World Cup]. Phoenix Television (in Chinese). 25 February 2025.
  5. ^ "A Cottbus classic: Davtyan, Zhou, Chusovitina magnificent at 2025 FIG Apparatus World Cup opener". International Gymnastics Federation. 24 February 2025.
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