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Helan Li

Helan Li

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateJan 2, 1978
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Helan Li is a China long-distance runner, born on January 2, 1978. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:18.82 in the 3000m, 15:39.28 in the 5000m, 32:38.02 in the 10000m, 2:26:59 in the Marathon and 9:18.82 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:59
#824 all-time
10 000 m
32:38.02
2005 season best
2:49:07
Mar 26, 2005 · Xiamen (CHN)
2005 season best
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:26:59 (#824 all-time), 10 000 m 32:38.02, 2005 season best 2:49:07 (Mar 26, 2005, Xiamen (CHN)) · 48 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
10000m
33:15.19-Apr 10, 2005
↓
Chengdu (CHN)
2005
Marathon
2:49:07-Mar 26, 2005
↓
Xiamen (CHN)
2004
5000m
15:43.64-Apr 17, 2004
↑
Nanning (CHN)
2004
10000m
32:52.05-Apr 18, 2004
↓
Nanning (CHN)
2004
Marathon
2:28:17-Mar 27, 2004
↓
Chinese Marathon Championships
2003
5000m
15:40.15-Sep 11, 2003
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2003
10000m
32:39.41-Sep 14, 2003
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2003
Marathon
2:29:46-Aug 31, 2003
↓
IAAF World Championships
2002
5000m
16:10.97-May 19, 2002
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2002
10000m
33:37.35-May 18, 2002
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2002
Marathon
2:26:59-Oct 20, 2002
↓
Beijing (CHN)
2001
3000m-short-track
9:18.82-Feb 20, 2001-Beijing (CHN) (i)
2001
3000m
9:18.82-Feb 20, 2001-Beijing (CHN) (i)
2001
5000m
15:57.29-Jun 29, 2001
↑
Chinese Women's Championships
2001
10000m
32:38.02-Nov 19, 2001
↓
Guangzhou (CHN)
2001
Marathon
2:31:05-Apr 7, 2001
↓
Chinese Marathon Championships
2000
5000m
15:39.28-Jun 7, 2000
↑
Jinzhou (CHN)
2000
Marathon
2:41:21-Oct 15, 2000
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1997
5000m
16:29.60-Oct 21, 1997
↑
Shanghai (CHN)

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:19.35-Oct 17Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
10000m
34:58.19-Jun 26Chinese Championships
10000m
33:15.19-Apr 10Chengdu
Marathon
2:49:07-Mar 26Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen - Chinese Marathon Ch.

2004

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:44.99-Sep 3Shanghai National Student Games, Shanghai
5000m
16:04.48-Sep 1Shanghai National Student Games, Shanghai
Marathon
2:37:53-Aug 22The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:37:53-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10000m
33:30.52-May 23Chinese Championships
5000m
16:05.88-May 20Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
10000m
32:52.05-Apr 18Nanning
5000m
15:43.64-Apr 17Nanning
Marathon
2:28:17-Mar 27Chinese Marathon Championships

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:39.41-Sep 14Chinese Championships, Shanghai
5000m
15:40.73-Sep 12Chinese Championships
5000m
15:40.15-Sep 11Chinese Championships, Shanghai
Marathon
2:29:46-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:29:46-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
5000m
16:13.05-Apr 20Deyang
Marathon
2:30:04-Mar 9Nagoya International Women's Marathon

2002

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:59-Oct 20-
Marathon
2:26:59-Oct 13Beijing Marathon, Beijing
10000m
34:29.31-Jun 10Chinese Championships
5000m
16:41.69-Jun 6Chinese Championships, Benxi
10000m
35:29.78-May 23Wuxi
5000m
16:10.97-May 19Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai
10000m
33:37.35-May 18Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai
Marathon
2:49:53-Mar 10Nagoya International Women's Marathon

2001

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:38.02-Nov 19Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:35:21-Oct 14Beijing Marathon, Beijing
10000m
34:27.59-Jul 1Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
5000m
15:57.29-Jun 29Chinese Women's Championships
5000m
16:08.76-Jun 28Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
5000m
16:41.2HT-May 13Jinan National GP, Jinan
5000m
16:25.01-May 7Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai
10000m
33:13.42-May 6Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai
Marathon
2:31:05-Apr 7Chinese Marathon Championships
3000m-short-track
9:18.82-Feb 20Beijing (i)

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:21-Oct 15Beijing Marathon, Beijing
5000m
15:39.28-Jun 7Jinzhou

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:29.60-Oct 21Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Helan Li's Marathon personal best?

Helan Li's Marathon personal best is 2:26:59, set on Oct 13, 2002 in Beijing (CHN), #824 on the all-time list.

Which events does Helan Li compete in?

Helan Li competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Helan Li perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 2:49:07, set on Mar 26, 2005 in Xiamen (CHN).