Tao Wu
- Born
- Oct 3, 1983 (43 years old)
- Birthplace
- Benxi, People's Republic of China
- Events
- Discus Throw
Wu Tao (simplified Chinese: 吴涛; traditional Chinese: 吳濤; pinyin: Wú Tāo; born October 3, 1983) is a Chinese discus thrower. He won the 2002 World Junior Championships and the 2003 Summer Universiade and finished seventh at the 2005 Summer Universiade.
On the regional level he won the 2003 Asian Championships and the 2002 Asian Games, and finished fifth at the 2006 Asian Games. He competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2005 World Championships without reaching the finals.
His personal best throw is 64.28 metres, achieved in May 2005 in Chongqing. The Chinese record is currently held by Li Shaojie with 65.16 metres.
Personal best · Discus Throw64.28
2017 season best52.38Mar 26, 2017 · Chengdu
As of Nov 7, 2026: Discus Throw 64.28 (#378 all-time), 2017 season best 52.38 (Mar 26, 2017, Chengdu (CHN)) · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
DiscusThroKingston 200264.51–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DT | 52.38 | – | Mar 26, 2017 | Chengdu (CHN) |
| 2016 | DT | 55.69 | – | Apr 21, 2016 | Huai'an (CHN) |
| 2015 | DT | 52.42 | – | May 1, 2015 | Jinan (CHN) |
| 2014 | DT | 56.67 | – | Sep 30, 2014 | Incheon (KOR) |
| 2013 | DT | 61.83 | – | May 19, 2013 | Wiesbaden (GER) |
| 2012 | DT | 57.43 | – | Sep 23, 2012 | Kunshan (CHN) |
| 2011 | DT | 55.48 | – | Jun 25, 2011 | Fuzhou (CHN) |
| 2010 | DT | 57.76 | – | Apr 25, 2010 | Suzhou (CHN) |