Volleyball · China · 2013–present

Zhu Ting

Outside hitter — 2× Olympic MVP class

A 6'6" outside hitter with a spike reach over 3.25 meters — the defining player of her volleyball generation.

ON THE AI'S LIST (#4): Volleyball (outside hitter/opposite)

From nine measurements alone — no name, no photo — the AI ranked volleyball #4 for this build.

BODY MEASUREMENTS

MeasurementValueSource
Height198 cmOlympics.com athlete bio
Weight78 kgOlympics.com athlete bio
Wingspan198 cmEst.1
Leg Length, Inseam92 cmEst.2
Torso Length68 cmEst.3
Shoulder Width49 cmEst.4
Hip Width46 cmEst.5
Hand Size21 cmEst.6
Foot Size30.1 cmEst.7
  1. 1.00×height (female population ratio; no published arm span)
  2. 0.466×height
  3. height − legLength − 0.19×height (head/neck)
  4. 0.245×height
  5. 0.233×height
  6. 0.104×height (published NBA/NFL 'hand size' is span, not length, so the ratio is used)
  7. 0.152×height (no reliably published shoe size)

WHAT THE AI SAW

Build type

TALL AND LEAN

  • Very long legs with comparatively shorter torso (long-legged ratio)
  • Tall stature with low body mass (high power-to-weight potential if trained)
  • Neutral ape index (wingspan equals height)
  • Large hands and very large feet
  • Moderate shoulder-to-hip width ratio (~1.07), indicating a slim, non-bulky frame

THE AI'S SPORT RANKINGS

#1

High jump

Extraordinary

Tall, very long-legged, and light—an archetypal high-jump profile. The long legs and low BMI favor elastic approach mechanics and efficient vertical impulse with reduced bar clearance demands.

Mutaz Essa BarshimGianmarco TamberiDerek Drouin
#2

Fencing (epee)

Excellent

Height-driven reach and long lower limbs confer strong distance control and threat range. Lean build aids quick advances/retreats; large hands help weapon control.

Yannick BorelRuben LimardoGauthier Grumier
#3

400 m hurdles

Excellent

Long legs and tall stature facilitate efficient hurdle clearance and longer rhythm strides. Lean frame benefits speed endurance; added power training can address start/acceleration needs.

Karsten WarholmRai BenjaminAbderrahman Samba
#4

Volleyball (outside hitter/opposite)

Very good

Height strongly benefits blocking and attacking angles. Large hands aid ball control. Neutral wingspan and low mass mean less raw hitting power, but reach remains a clear asset.

Wilfredo LeonIvan ZaytsevMatt Anderson
#5

Basketball (wing)

Above average

Height is ideal for a wing; however, neutral wingspan and very light mass reduce physicality and finishing through contact. Still a clear size advantage with proper strength development.

Klay ThompsonBrandon IngramGordon Hayward

BIOMECHANICAL READ

  • 1Exceptional height and long legs reduce required bar clearance in high jump and aid hurdle clearance/stride length.
  • 2Low mass and narrow hips lower rotational inertia and improve efficiency in approach running and aerial mechanics.
  • 3Large feet and hands provide advantageous contact/leverage in jumping, ball striking, and weapon control (fencing).
  • 4Neutral ape index means reach is driven by height; still confers significant distance control in reach-based sports (e.g., epee).
  • 5Slim upper body reduces frontal area for running; less ideal for power-dominant upper-body sports but favorable for speed/jump events.

LESS ADVANTAGEOUS IN

  • Olympic weightlifting
  • Powerlifting
  • Shot put/discus/hammer
  • Rowing (openweight)
  • Sprint swimming (freestyle/butterfly)
  • Artistic gymnastics
  • Wrestling/Judo/Brazilian jiu-jitsu
  • Track cycling sprint
  • American football line positions
  • Rugby forward positions

METHODOLOGY

The AI analysis above was generated from the nine measurements listed — nothing else. The model never saw Zhu Ting's name, photo, or sport; it received the same anonymous input as any visitor who uses the tool. The verdict compares its blind rankings with reality.

Measurements marked Est. are not publicly documented and were estimated from published data using the noted anthropometric ratios.

This page is editorial commentary. My Best Sport is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zhu Ting.

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