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Wei Li

Wei Li

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Birth dateJun 29, 1972
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Wei Li (Chinese: 魏麗; born 29 June 1972) is a Chinese former long-distance runner. She was a medallist at the 1994 IAAF World Cup and the 1997 East Asian Games. She represented China at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 1997 World Championships in Athletics and the 1997 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. She was twice a Chinese national champion.

Key facts
3000 m
8:39.74
#256 all-time
10 000 m
31:28.83
#350 all-time
2015 season best
2:56:52
Sep 26, 2015 · Hengshui (CHN)
2015 season best
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 3000 m 8:39.74 (#256 all-time), 10 000 m 31:28.83 (#350 all-time), 2015 season best 2:56:52 (Sep 26, 2015, Hengshui (CHN)) · 54 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:56:52-Sep 26, 2015
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Hengshui (CHN)
2000
3000m
9:06.48-Feb 22, 2000
↓
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2000
3000m-short-track
9:06.48-Feb 22, 2000
↑
Beijing (CHN) (i)
1999
3000m
9:28.97-Feb 22, 1999
↓
Tianjin (CHN) (i)
1999
3000m-short-track
9:28.97-Feb 22, 1999
↑
Tianjin (CHN) (i)
1999
5000m
15:56.21-Oct 17, 1999
↓
Huizhou (CHN)
1999
10000m
33:43.39-May 1, 1999
↓
Jinan (CHN)
1997
5000m
15:17.02-May 10, 1997
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1997
CrossCount
22:11-Mar 23, 1997-25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1997
10000m
33:46.08-Oct 19, 1997
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
1996
5000m
15:11.78-May 5, 1996
↓
Nanjing (CHN)
1996
10000m
31:57.95-May 8, 1996
↓
Nanjing (CHN)
1994
10000m
32:37.94-Sep 10, 1994
↓
London IAAF World Cup
1993
3000m
8:39.74-Sep 13, 1993
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1993
10000m
31:28.83-Sep 8, 1993
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1993
Marathon
2:32:40-Apr 4, 1993
↓
Tianjin (CHN)

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:56:52-Sep 26Hengshui Lake Marathon, Hengshui

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
9:06.48-Feb 22Beijing (i)

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:56.21-Oct 17Chinese National Championships, Huizhou
5000m
15:59.24-May 2Jinan Chinese National GP, Jinan
10000m
33:43.39-May 1Jinan Chinese National GP, Jinan
10000m
34:52.48-Apr 17Shanghai
3000m-short-track
9:28.97-Feb 22Tianjin (i)

1997

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:46.08-Oct 19Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
5000m
15:24.04-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m
15:29.62-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m
15:29.62-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m
15:24.04-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m
15:38.73-May 18Busan 2nd East Asian Games, Busan
5000m
15:17.02-May 10Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m
15:23.82-May 3Shizuoka
5000m
15:24.43-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
CrossCount
22:11-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:33.49-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m
31:57.95-May 8Chinese Championships, Nanjing
5000m
15:11.78-May 5Chinese Championships, Nanjing

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:37.94-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:39.74-Sep 13Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
10000m
31:28.83-Sep 8Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
Marathon
2:32:40-Apr 4Tianjin NG, Tianjin

Honours

🥉

London IAAF World Cup

10,000 Metres

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wei Li's 3000 m personal best?

Wei Li's 3000 m personal best is 8:39.74, set on Sep 13, 1993 in Beijing (CHN), #256 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wei Li compete in?

Wei Li competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Wei Li perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:56:52, set on Sep 26, 2015 in Hengshui (CHN).