Career
Active 2007 – 2021
Biography
About Lin Li
Lin Li is a former Chinese volleyball player, a sportswoman who specialized as a libero. She was born on 15 July 1992 in Fuqing, Fuzhou, China, and began her professional career at around 14 years old, competing from 2007 to 2021. Standing 5'7" and weighing 154 lbs, she brought agility and defensive skill to the court.
Lin was a key member of the China women's national volleyball team that claimed the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She also earned the Best Libero award at the 2016 World Grand Prix. At the club level, she played for Fujian Xi Meng Bao. She announced her retirement in October 2022, closing a 14-year career. Her contributions helped cement her place in Chinese volleyball history.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2007-2021 (started around 14 years old; 14 years active)
- Birthplace
- Fuqing, Fuzhou, China
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Weight
- 154 lbs (or 70 kg)
Frequently asked
How did Lin Li's career timeline align with her achievements?
Lin Li began playing professionally at age 14 in 2007 and remained active through 2021. Her peak came in 2016, when she won both the Olympic gold with China and the World Grand Prix Best Libero award.
Did you know
- Lin Li was born on a Wednesday, 15 July 1992.
- She played as a libero for the national team, a defensive specialist position.
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