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Wang Yan

Wang Yan

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateJan 8, 1977
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Wang Yan is a China thrower, born on January 8, 1977. She competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

Her personal bests include 56.42 in the JT and 62.60 in the JavelinThr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
56.42
#519 all-time
2001 season best
52.31
Jun 28, 2001 · Chengdu (CHN)
2001 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Javelin Throw 56.42 (#519 all-time), 2001 season best 52.31 (Jun 28, 2001, Chengdu (CHN)) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
JT
52.31-Jun 28, 2001
↑
Chengdu (CHN)
2000
JT
54.17-May 14, 2000
↑
Deyang (CHN)
1999
JT
56.42-May 16, 1999
↑
Xi'an (CHN)
1997
JavelinThr
62.60-Oct 23, 1997
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
1997
JT
62.60-Oct 23, 1997
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
1996
JavelinThr
54.88-May 5, 1996
↓
Nanjing (CHN)
1996
JT
54.88-May 5, 1996
↑
Nanjing (CHN)
1994
JT
53.26-Jul 22, 1994
↑
Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994
JavelinThr
53.26-Jul 22, 1994
↓
Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.03-Jun 30Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
JT
52.31-Jun 28Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
54.17-May 14Deyang
JT
53.49-May 9Chengdu
JT
53.54-Apr 22Wenzhou NGP, Wenzhou

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
55.68-Jun 5Shanghai National GP Final, Shanghai
JT
56.42-May 16Xian NGP, Xi'an
JT
52.20-Apr 17Shanghai
JT
55.19-Mar 20Zhuhai (Guangdong Province), Zhuhai

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
62.60-Oct 23Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
JavelinThr
59.44-Oct 21Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
54.88-May 5Chinese Championships, Nanjing

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
53.26-Jul 22Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
JavelinThr
50.68-Jul 20Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa

Honours

6

Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wang Yan's Javelin Throw personal best?

Wang Yan's Javelin Throw personal best is 56.42, set on May 16, 1999 in Xi'an (CHN), #519 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wang Yan compete in?

Wang Yan competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Wang Yan perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 52.31, set on Jun 28, 2001 in Chengdu (CHN).