Lixia Gao

ChinaChinaActive
Born
Jan 26, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Lixia Gao is a China long-distance runner, born on January 26, 1983. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:45.75 in the 3000m, 16:28.38 in the 5000m, 35:00.42 in the 10000m, 1:18:08 in the Semi and 2:45:24 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Personal best · 5000 m16:28.38
2026 season best2:47:23Mar 22, 2026
Personal best · 10 000 m35:00.42
Last competitionBank of China Wuhan MarathonMar 22, 2026 · 2:47:23

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:28.38, 10 000 m 35:00.42, 2026 season best 2:47:23 (Mar 22, 2026) · Last competition: Bank of China Wuhan Marathon, Mar 22, 2026, 2:47:23 · 43 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorTianjin 20029:45.75977 pts–
5000mShanghai 2001China 5000 m all-time list16:28.38998 pts–
10000mJinan 2001China 10 000 m all-time list35:00.42986 pts–
SemiShijiazhuang 2025China Half Marathon all-time list1:18:08969 pts–
MarathonChongqing 2025China Marathon all-time list2:45:24979 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorTianjin 20029:45.75977 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:47:23–Mar 22, 2026Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
2025Semi 1:18:08–Mar 30, 2025Shijiazhuang Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:45:34–Nov 2, 2025Beijing Marathon, Beijing
2024Marathon 2:49:24–Mar 24, 2024Chang'an Automobile Chongqing Marathon
20035000m 16:31.78–Oct 26, 2003Changsha (CHN)
20023000m-short-track 9:45.75–Mar 3, 2002–
20023000m-short-track Indoor9:45.75–Mar 3, 2002Tianjin (CHN) (i)
20023000m Indoor9:45.75–Mar 3, 2002Tianjin (CHN) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lixia Gao's 5000 m personal best is 16:28.38, set on May 7, 2001 in Shanghai (CHN).

Lixia Gao competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 2:47:23, set on Mar 22, 2026. Last competition: Bank of China Wuhan Marathon on Mar 22, 2026, 2:47:23.