Meng Guanliang was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province in 1977.

He won championships at the National Championships, the Asian Games, the World Cup, the Olympic Games and other competitions. In September 2004, he was conferred the title of “Meritorious Sportsperson of Zhejiang Province” by Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government.

Achievement at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games:

Gold medal in men's 500-meter canoe double.