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Meihua Li

Meihua Li

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Birth dateDec 26, 1977
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Meihua Li is a China middle-distance runner, born on December 26, 1977. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:33.08 in the 1500m, 9:14.51 in the 3000m, 15:18.26 in the 5000m, 32:33.69 in the 10000m and 4:33.08 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
5000 m
15:18.26
#771 all-time
10 000 m
32:33.69
2004 season best
16:29.96
Sep 1, 2004 · Shanghai (CHN)
2004 season best
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 5000 m 15:18.26 (#771 all-time), 10 000 m 32:33.69, 2004 season best 16:29.96 (Sep 1, 2004, Shanghai (CHN)) · 48 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
5000m
16:29.96-Sep 1, 2004
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2004
10000m
35:25.20-Sep 3, 2004
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2002
1500m-short-track
4:33.08-Mar 2, 2002
↑
Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2002
1500m
4:33.08-Mar 2, 2002
↑
Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2002
5000m
15:58.34-May 19, 2002
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2001
5000m
15:42.52-Apr 22, 2001
↓
Zhongshan (CHN)
2001
10000m
32:33.69-Nov 19, 2001
↓
Guangzhou (CHN)
2000
3000m
9:14.51-Feb 22, 2000
↑
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2000
3000m-short-track
9:14.51-Feb 22, 2000
↑
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2000
5000m
15:57.71-May 3, 2000
↓
Tianjin (CHN)
1999
1500m
4:36.78-Feb 5, 1999
↑
Shanghai (CHN) (i)
1999
1500m-short-track
4:36.78-Feb 5, 1999
↑
Shanghai (CHN) (i)
1999
3000m-short-track
9:30.48-Feb 6, 1999
↑
Shanghai (CHN) (i)
1999
3000m
9:30.48-Feb 6, 1999
↑
Shanghai (CHN) (i)
1999
5000m
15:58.35-Oct 17, 1999
↓
Huizhou (CHN)
1998
5000m
16:15.46-Sep 5, 1998
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1997
5000m
15:18.26-Oct 21, 1997
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
1997
CrossCount
22:26-Mar 23, 1997
↓
25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1996
CrossCount
15:01-Mar 23, 1996
↓
24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:25.20-Sep 3Shanghai National Student Games, Shanghai
5000m
16:29.96-Sep 1Shanghai National Student Games, Shanghai

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:58.34-May 19Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai
5000m
16:02.75-Apr 14Shunde
1500m-short-track
4:33.08-Mar 2Tianjin Chinese Nnational GP, Tianjin (i)

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:33.69-Nov 19Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
10000m
34:38.28-Jul 1Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
5000m
16:10.14-Jun 29Chinese Women's Championships
5000m
16:07.19-Jun 28Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
5000m
15:42.52-Apr 22Zhongshan NGP, Zhongshan
10000m
33:23.23-Apr 21Zhongshan NGP, Zhongshan

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:57.71-May 3Tianjin
5000m
15:59.83-Apr 29Shijiazhuang National GP, Shijiazhuang
3000m-short-track
9:14.51-Feb 22Beijing (i)

1999

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:58.35-Oct 17Chinese National Championships, Huizhou
5000m
16:16.90-Jun 6Shanghai National GP Final, Shanghai
5000m
16:14.80-May 16Xian NGP, Xi'an
5000m
15:58.65-May 8Tianjin
3000m-short-track
9:30.48-Feb 6Shanghai (i)
1500m-short-track
4:36.78-Feb 5Shanghai (i)

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:15.46-Sep 5Chinese Championships, Beijing

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:39.35-Oct 23Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
5000m
15:18.26-Oct 21Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
CrossCount
22:26-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
15:01-Mar 2324th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Meihua Li's 5000 m personal best?

Meihua Li's 5000 m personal best is 15:18.26, set on Oct 21, 1997 in Shanghai (CHN), #771 on the all-time list.

Which events does Meihua Li compete in?

Meihua Li competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Meihua Li perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 16:29.96, set on Sep 1, 2004 in Shanghai (CHN).