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Wenqin Yang

Wenqin Yang

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateApr 30, 1960
Height1.75 m
Weight60 kg

Yang Wenqin (simplified Chinese: 杨文琴; traditional Chinese: 楊文琴; pinyin: Yáng Wénqín; born April 30, 1960, in Shanghai) is a retired Chinese high jumper.

In 1983 she reached the final of the 1983 World Championships in Athletics, but finished 16th and third to last with only 1.84 metres. On the regional level she took a gold medal at the Asian Championships in 1985; in addition she won bronze medals at the 1978 and 1982 Asian Games.

Both contests were won by fellow Chinese person Zheng Dazhen.

Key facts
High Jump
1.96
#163 all-time
1985 season best
1.96
May 26, 1985 · Beijing (CHN)
Age
66 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: High Jump 1.96 (#163 all-time), 1985 season best 1.96 (May 26, 1985, Beijing (CHN)) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
HJ
1.96-May 26, 1985
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1984
HJ
1.90-Aug 9, 1984
↓
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
HJ
1.90-May 14, 1983
↓
Nanjing (CHN)
1982
HJ
1.85-Dec 2, 1982
↓
New Delhi (IND)

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Oct 4Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra
HJ
1.96-May 26Beijing

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.90-Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.89-Mar 11Sydney

1983

4 performances

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Dec 2New Delhi Asian Championships, New Delhi

Honours

6

Canberra IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wenqin Yang's High Jump personal best?

Wenqin Yang's High Jump personal best is 1.96, set on May 26, 1985 in Beijing (CHN), #163 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wenqin Yang compete in?

Wenqin Yang competes in the High Jump.

How did Wenqin Yang perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 1.96, set on May 26, 1985 in Beijing (CHN).