Huang Zhihong, one of China's best women shot-putters, was born in the city of Lanxi in East China's Zhejiang Province on May 7, 1965. She entered the Zhejiang Provincial Amateur Sports School to practice discus and javelin at the age of 13, but later turned to shot put.
In 1979, Huang entered the Zhejiang provincial team and became a member of the national team soon.
In 1984, she finished 2nd in the National Junior Track and Field Championships. The following year, she was a silver medallist in the National Track and Field Championships.
In 1986, she added a gold to China's gold tally at the 10th Asian Games. Two years later, Huang made her Olympic debut in Seoul but only finished 8th in the competition.
In 1989, she ranked 1st in the 5th World Cup, 2nd in the World Indoor Track and Field Championships, 1st in the 15th World University Games and 1st in the 5th World Cup. Her excellent performance earned her the honor of the Asian Best Woman Track and Field Competitor. Huang was the first Asian woman to win a gold in World Track and Field Cup.
In 1991, she won the 3rd World Track and Field Championships and the World Track and Field Grand Prix Final. The following year, Huang made her second appearance at the Olympics and collected the silver.
In 1994, she collected four golds and one silver in major international competitions, including the 7th World Cup. The following year, Huang kept her excellent form, grasping two golds, 2 silvers and 3 bronzes.
In 1996, after winning two championships in Japan, Huang entered the Tsinghua University to study MBA.
In 1999, Huang was voted into the 50 Best Athletes in New China.
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