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Chaohong Yu

Chaohong Yu

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Birth dateNov 3, 1975
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Chaohong Yu is a China race walker, born on November 3, 1975. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 20,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:18:30 in the 20kmW, 3:36:06 in the 50kmW and 1:25:42.61 in the 20,000Metr. He has earned 4 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:36:06
20 km race walk
1:18:30
2009 season best
4:04:11
Mar 22, 2009
2009 season best
Record
Area record · 50 km Race Walk 3:36:06
Area record
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:36:06, 20 km race walk 1:18:30, 2009 season best 4:04:11 (Mar 22, 2009) · Area record (50 km Race Walk) · 50 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:18:30
3:36:06
1:25:42.61

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
20kmW
1:25:45-Apr 18, 2009
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2009
50kmW
4:04:11-Mar 22, 2009
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-
2008
20kmW
1:26:04-Oct 23, 2008
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-
2008
50kmW
3:52:18-Apr 19, 2008
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-
2007
50kmW
3:49:27-Mar 25, 2007
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-
2006
20kmW
1:21:34-Apr 22, 2006
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-
2006
50kmW
3:43:58-Oct 23, 2006
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-
2005
20kmW
1:18:30-Apr 23, 2005
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-
2005
50kmW
3:36:06-Oct 22, 2005
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-
2004
20kmW
1:21:04-Mar 20, 2004
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-
2004
20,000Metr
1:25:42.61-Sep 3, 2004--
2004
50kmW
3:42:28-Mar 22, 2004
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2003
20kmW
1:18:56-Apr 12, 2003
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2003
50kmW
3:44:11-Apr 14, 2003
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2002
20kmW
1:21:45-May 26, 2002
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2002
50kmW
3:58:57-May 28, 2002
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1999
20kmW
1:23:09-May 8, 1999
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1997
50kmW
4:00:47-Apr 20, 1997
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Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:11:23-Oct 26Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
20kmW
1:26:40-Oct 22Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
20kmW
1:25:45-Apr 18Wuxi IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Wuxi
50kmW
4:04:11-Mar 22Chinese Race Walking Championships, Baoji
20kmW
1:25:53-Mar 20Chinese Race Walking Championships, Baoji

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:26:04-Oct 23Chinese Race Walking Championships, Xintai
20kmW
1:29:58-Sep 19Huangshan
50kmW
3:52:18-Apr 19Beijing IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Beijing

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:49:27-Mar 25Shenzen IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Shenzhen

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:43:58-Oct 23Chinese Championships, Xi'an
20kmW
1:22:59-Oct 21Chinese Championships, Xi'an
50kmW
4:24:29-Jul 30Taian
50kmW
3:52:12-May 14La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
50kmW
3:52:12-May 13La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW
1:21:34-Apr 22Yangzhou IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Yangzhou

2005

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:23:51-Nov 2Macao East-Asian Games, Macao
50kmW
3:36:06-Oct 22Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
20kmW
1:19:08-Oct 19Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
20kmW
DQ-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:18:30-Apr 23Cixi City IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Cixi City
20kmW
1:19:39-Apr 2Rio Maior IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
20kmW
1:19:29-Mar 26Dudince EAA Race Walking Permit Meeting, Dudince
50kmW
3:44:45-Feb 27Chinese Race Walking Championships, Nanning
20kmW
1:19:08-Feb 25Chinese Race Walking Championships, Nanning

2004

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:55:48-Sep 6Yenking
20,000Metr
1:25:42.61-Sep 3Shanghai National Student Games, Shanghai - Invitational Events
50kmW
3:43:45-Aug 27The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
50kmW
3:43:45-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:24:14-May 23Kunshan IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Kunshan
50kmW
3:43:47-May 1Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
50kmW
3:42:28-Mar 22Chinese Race Walking Championships, Guangzhou
20kmW
1:21:04-Mar 20Chinese Race Walking Championships, Guangzhou

2003

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:47:49-Sep 27Chinese Race Walking Championships, Qingdao
20kmW
1:21:38-Sep 27Chinese Race Walking Championships, Qingdao
20kmW
1:21:18-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
50kmW
DQ-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:44:11-Apr 14Chinese Race Walking Championships, Yangzhou
20kmW
1:18:56-Apr 12Chinese Race Walking Championships, Yangzhou

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:58:57-May 28Chaoyang
20kmW
1:21:45-May 26Chaoyang

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:23:09-May 8Eisenhüttenstadt
20kmW
1:23:46-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:00:47-Apr 20Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:00:47-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

Honours

🥇

Chinese Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
F

La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Chinese Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
4

The XXVIII Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥈

Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥇

Chinese Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
🥇

Chinese Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chaohong Yu's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Chaohong Yu's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:36:06, set on Oct 22, 2005 in Nanjing (CHN).

Which events does Chaohong Yu compete in?

Chaohong Yu competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Chaohong Yu perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 4:04:11, set on Mar 22, 2009.