Beiwen Zhang is a Chinese-born American badminton player known for playing in the singles category. Born on July 12, 1990, in Anshan, Liaoning, China, she represented Singapore from 2007 to 2013 before becoming a U.S. citizen in 2013. She currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, stands at 1.69 meters (5 feet 7 inches) tall and is right-handed.
Zhang has achieved significant success in her career, including winning the women's singles title at the 2021 Pan Am Championships and again at the 2023 Pan American Games. Throughout her career, Zhang has amassed a record of 319 wins and 173 losses. Her highest world ranking in singles was 9th, achieved on June 22, 2017. As of May 2024, she holds the 10th rank.
Beiwen Zhang Medals
Beiwen Zhang has secured notable achievements throughout her career, representing both the United States and Singapore in various prestigious competitions. Her accolades include a gold medal in women's singles at the 2023 Pan American Games held in Santiago, along with multiple golds in the women's singles category at the Pan Am Championships in 2021 and 2024 in Guatemala City. Additionally, Zhang has secured silver medals in women's singles at the 2022 San Salvador and 2023 Kingston editions of the Pan Am Championships.
She also contributed to the United States' silver medal finish in the mixed team event at the 2023 Pan Am Mixed Team Championships in Guadalajara and earned a silver medal with the women's team at the 2024 Pan Am Female Badminton Cup in São Paulo. Representing Singapore earlier in her career, Zhang earned a bronze medal in the women's team event at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Vientiane and a bronze in the mixed team at the 2007 World Junior Championships held in Waitakere City.
Beiwen Zhang Achievements
Representing the United States, she clinched gold in women's singles at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, following earlier triumphs at the Pan Am Championships with gold medals in Guatemala City in 2021 and 2024. Additionally, Zhang secured silver medals in women's singles at the 2022 San Salvador and 2023 Kingston editions of the Pan Am Championships.
Her international success extends to the BWF World Tour, where she has claimed three titles and finished as a runner-up four times. Zhang's career also includes seven titles in the BWF Grand Prix and nine titles in the BWF International Challenge/Series.
FAQ's On Beiwen Zhang Medals
A. Zhang has won gold medals in women's singles at the Pan Am Championships in 2021 and 2024, as well as at the 2023 Pan American Games. She has also secured multiple silver medals in these tournaments.
A. Zhang has triumphed at prestigious tournaments like the India Open and the Australian Open on the BWF World Tour, clinching titles in women's singles.
A. She has won seven titles in the BWF Grand Prix, demonstrating her prowess in both singles and doubles formats.
A. Before representing the United States, Zhang competed in badminton with Singapore and China.
A. As of 2024, Beiwen Zhang is ranked 10th in the world in women's singles. Her career record stands at 319 wins and 173 losses in singles matches.
