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Xiangqian Lin

Xiangqian Lin

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Birth dateJan 27, 1987
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Xiangqian Lin is a China middle-distance runner, born on January 27, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.73 in the 1500m, 8:11.28 in the 3000m, 13:38.77 in the 5000m, 29:46.83 in the 10000m and 1:04:50 in the Semi. He has earned 5 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:27.14
#766 all-time
5000 m
13:38.77
2014 season best
8:56.16
Oct 12, 2014 · Suzhou (CHN)
2014 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:27.14 (#766 all-time), 5000 m 13:38.77, 2014 season best 8:56.16 (Oct 12, 2014, Suzhou (CHN)) · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
3000mSt
8:56.16-Oct 12, 2014
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Suzhou (CHN)
2013
1500m
3:53.14-May 12, 2013
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Jinan (CHN)
2013
3000mSt
9:00.45-Apr 27, 2013
↓
Zhaoqing (CHN)
2012
1500m
3:44.73-Sep 16, 2012
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Tianjin (CHN)
2012
1500m-short-track
3:50.57-Feb 13, 2012
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Nanjing (CHN) (i)
2012
3000mSt
8:37.95-Sep 13, 2012
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Tianjin (CHN)
2011
1500m
3:46.00-May 22, 2011
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Jiaxing (CHN)
2011
1500m-short-track
3:52.63-Feb 22, 2011
↓
Nanjing (CHN) (i)
2011
3000mSt
8:45.80-Sep 10, 2011
↓
Hefei (CHN)
2011
Semi
1:07:09-Apr 24, 2011
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Yangzhou (CHN)
2010
3000mSt
8:47.34-Aug 7, 2010
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2010
5000m
14:34.43-Apr 24, 2010
↓
Suzhou (CHN)
2009
3000mSt
8:27.14-Oct 21, 2009
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2009
5000m
13:38.77-Oct 26, 2009
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2009
CrossCount
40:15-Mar 28, 2009-37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman
2008
3000mSt
8:35.89-Apr 13, 2008
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Hangzhou (CHN)
2008
5000m
14:17.81-Oct 11, 2008
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Chinese Championships
2007
3000mSt
8:41.51-Aug 4, 2007
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Shijiazhuang (CHN)
2007
5000m
13:42.55-Oct 31, 2007
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Wuhan (CHN)
2007
Semi
1:04:50-Jan 5, 2007
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Xiamen (CHN)
2006
3000mSt
8:29.78-Aug 6, 2006
↓
Chinese Championships
2006
5000m
13:54.78-May 27, 2006
↓
Zhengzhou (CHN)
2006
10000m
29:46.83-May 27, 2006-Zhengzhou (CHN)
2005
1500m
3:46.86-Apr 17, 2005
↓
Yichun (CHN)
2005
1500m-short-track
3:46.96-Feb 21, 2005
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Shanghai (CHN) (i)
2005
3000mSt
8:39.59-Oct 17, 2005
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Nanjing (CHN)
2005
5000m
13:46.42-Apr 23, 2005
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Zhongshan (CHN)
2004
1500m
3:46.45-Aug 1, 2004
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Tianjin (CHN)
2004
1500m-short-track
3:48.84-Feb 14, 2004
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Shanghai (CHN) (i)
2004
3000m
8:11.28-Apr 11, 2004-Yichun (CHN)
2004
3000mSt
8:44.02-Jul 18, 2004
↓
Beijing (CHN)
2004
5000m
14:03.17-May 20, 2004
↓
Shijiazhuang (CHN)
2003
1500m
3:46.35-Sep 12, 2003
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Chinese Championships
2003
3000mSt
8:47.06-Sep 13, 2003
↓
Shanghai (CHN)

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:56.16-Oct 12Chinese Championships, Suzhou

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:24.80-Sep 8Shenyang National Games, Shenyang
3000mSt
9:01.55-Sep 7Shenyang National Games, Shenyang
3000mSt
DNS-May 18Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:53.14-May 12Jinan
3000mSt
9:02.44-May 11Jinan
3000mSt
9:00.45-Apr 27Zhaoqing

2012

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:55.32-Sep 17Tianjin
1500m
3:44.73-Sep 16Tianjin
3000mSt
8:37.95-Sep 13Tianjin
1500m
3:56.00-Jun 24Fuzhou
3000mSt
8:48.80-Jun 23Fuzhou
1500m
3:49.03-May 13Tianjin
3000mSt
8:55.95-May 12Tianjin
1500m
3:51.62-Apr 29Wuhan
3000mSt
8:51.33-Apr 28Wuhan
1500m-short-track
3:50.57-Feb 13Nanjing Chinese Indoor GP, Nanjing (i)

2011

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:45.80-Sep 10Hefei Chinese Championships, Hefei
1500m
4:00.53-Sep 8Hefei Chinese Championships, Hefei
1500m
3:49.12-Jul 17Nanchang
3000mSt
8:46.15-Jul 16Nanchang
1500m
3:50.64-May 26Kunshan
3000mSt
8:57.06-May 25Kunshan
1500m
3:46.00-May 22Jiaxing
3000mSt
8:56.51-May 15Shanghai Samsung Diamond League
Semi
1:07:09-Apr 24Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
1500m-short-track
3:52.63-Feb 22Nanjing Chinese Indoor GP, Nanjing (i)

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:47.34-Aug 7Chinese Championships, Jinan
3000mSt
8:58.75-Aug 6Chinese Championships, Jinan
3000mSt
8:51.37-Jun 26Chongqing
3000mSt
9:10.66-May 15Kunshan National GP, Kunshan
3000mSt
9:01.44-Apr 24Suzhou
5000m
14:34.43-Apr 24Suzhou

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.13-Nov 12Guangzhou Asian Championships, Guangzhou
5000m
13:38.77-Oct 26Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
3000mSt
8:27.14-Oct 21Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
5000m
14:47.25-May 17Chinese Championships, Yulin
3000mSt
8:40.24-May 16Chinese Championships, Yulin
3000mSt
9:11.69-Apr 11Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing
5000m
13:57.18-Apr 10Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing
CrossCount
40:15-Mar 2837th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman

2008

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.17-Oct 12Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
5000m
14:17.81-Oct 11Chinese Championships
3000mSt
8:43.71-Jun 28Suzhou Olympic Trials, Suzhou
3000mSt
8:39.46-May 24Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
3000mSt
8:58.71-May 23Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
3000mSt
8:35.89-Apr 13Hangzhou Chinese Grand Prix, Hangzhou

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:46.12-Nov 2Wuhan National City Games, Wuhan
5000m
13:42.55-Oct 31Wuhan National City Games, Wuhan
5000m
14:27.98-Oct 30Wuhan National City Games, Wuhan
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Honours

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Chinese Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
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Guangzhou Asian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
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Chinese Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
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Guangzhou Asian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
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Chinese Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2007
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Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
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Chinese Championships

5000 Metres

2006
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Doha Asian Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
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Chinese Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Xiangqian Lin's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Xiangqian Lin's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:27.14, set on Oct 21, 2009 in Jinan (CHN), #766 on the all-time list.

Which events does Xiangqian Lin compete in?

Xiangqian Lin competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Xiangqian Lin perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 8:56.16, set on Oct 12, 2014 in Suzhou (CHN).