Zheng Fengrong: key obituary facts
Is Zheng Fengrong dead? Yes. Zheng Fengrong died on August 25, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Zheng Fengrong's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Zheng Fengrong known for?
She was a Chinese high jumper.
More about Zheng Fengrong
Born: 25 May 1937.
Place of birth: Jinan.
Gender: female.
Occupation: high jumper, heptathlete.
Nationality: People's Republic of China.
Awards: Silver Olympic Order.
Also known as: Cheng Feng-jung.
Zheng Fengrong, a Chinese athlete and high jumper, died on August 25, 2026, aged 89.
Born in Jinan in 1937, she became one of China’s earliest international track and field stars and competed in the high jump. Joining the national team in 1953, she set a world record in 1957 with a jump of 1.77 metres, becoming the first Chinese woman to hold a sports world record.
Later in her career, she was recognized in China for her achievements and was awarded the Silver Olympic Order.