Sapolai Yao
- Born
- Sep 15, 1982 (44 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Sapolai Yao is a Papua New Guinea long-distance runner, born on September 15, 1982. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 8:45.55 in the 3000m, 15:29.80 in the 5000m, 1:11:16 in the Semi and 9:37.34 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Papua New Guinea.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:37.34
2019 season best10:14.17Jul 15, 2019 · Apia
National record8:45.553000 m
Personal best · 3000 m8:45.55
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:37.34, 3000 m 8:45.55, 2019 season best 10:14.17 (Jul 15, 2019, Apia (SAM)) · Last competition: Pacific Games, Jul 20, 2019, DNF · National record (3000 m) · 44 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 10:14.17 | – | Jul 15, 2019 | Pacific Games |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 9:37.34 | – | Mar 29, 2015 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 9:43.32 | – | Mar 28, 2013 | Pella, IA (USA) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 15:43.03 | – | Jun 4, 2013 | Papeete (PYF) |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 9:44.40 | – | Aug 13, 2011 | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2010 | 3000mSt | 10:01.57 | – | Oct 11, 2010 | New Delhi (IND) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 16:21.88 | – | Oct 6, 2010 | New Delhi (IND) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:11:16 | – | Jul 4, 2010 | Gold Coast (AUS) |