She started rhythmic gymnastics in 1991 and her first international event was in 1995.

Zhong had her highest placement finishing 9th in All-around at the 2001 World Championships in Madrid, Spain.

She competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics where she finished 15th in All-around.

[1] An annual Zhong Ling Cup is held in China.

This biographical article related to rhythmic gymnastics in China is a stub.