
Qinggang Zhao
- Born
- Jul 24, 1985 (41 years old)
- Birthplace
- Dalian, People's Republic of China
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Zhao Qinggang (Chinese: 赵庆刚; born 24 July 1985) is a Chinese track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. His 89.15 m personal best throw, set in 2014, is the Chinese record.
It was also the Asian record until surpassed in 2017. He represented his country at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics.
He is the 2014 Asian Games champion. At the East Asian Games he was the runner-up in 2009 and winner in 2013. He is a two-time Chinese champion (2012 and 2013) and was the winner of the 2013 National Games of China.
As of Nov 7, 2026: Javelin Throw 89.15 (#33 all-time), 2025 season best 76.91 (Apr 28, 2025, Sports Center, Jiaxing (CHN)) · Last competition: Chinese Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou, Aug 3, 2025, NM · National record (Javelin Throw) · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JT | 76.91 | – | Apr 28, 2025 | National Athletics Grand Prix Series - 2nd Leg & Yangtze River Delta Open |
| 2021 | JT | 82.58 | – | Sep 22, 2021 | 14th National Games |
| 2020 | JT | 75.78 | – | Sep 15, 2020 | Chinese Championships |
| 2019 | JT | 83.84 | – | Jun 16, 2019 | Raasepori (FIN) |
| 2018 | JT | 62.88 | – | Aug 31, 2018 | Rugao (CHN) |
| 2017 | JT | 80.04 | – | Sep 4, 2017 | Tianjin (CHN) |
| 2016 | JT | 80.42 | – | Sep 15, 2016 | Tianjin (CHN) |
| 2015 | JT | 79.47 | – | Aug 24, 2015 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |