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Xiangrong Liu

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Xiangrong Liu

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateJun 6, 1988
BirthplaceHohhot, People's Republic of China
Height1.82 m
Weight118 kg

Liu Xiangrong (born June 6, 1988, Nei Mongol) is a Chinese shot putter. Her personal best is 19.24 m set in 2012. She represented China at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2009, 2011 and 2013 World Championships. She failed an out-of-competition drug test on 20 August 2017 and was banned from the sport for two years, lasting until 11 September 2019.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.24
#164 all-time
2017 season best
18.16
Jul 26, 2017 · Neubrandenburg (GER)
2017 season best
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Shot Put 19.24 (#164 all-time), 2017 season best 18.16 (Jul 26, 2017, Neubrandenburg (GER)) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
SP
18.16-Jul 26, 2017
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Neubrandenburg (GER)
2016
SP
17.98-Jun 20, 2016
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Chongqing (CHN)
2015
SP
16.84-Jun 29, 2015
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Beijing (CHN)
2014
SP
15.13-May 10, 2014
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Jinan (CHN)
2013
SP
18.81-Mar 6, 2013
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Nanjing (CHN) (i)
2012
SP
19.24-Jul 25, 2012
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Wiesbaden (GER)
2011
SP
18.74-Jul 16, 2011
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Nanchang (CHN)
2010
SP
18.49-May 23, 2010
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Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
2009
SP
18.69=-May 21, 2009
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Suzhou (CHN)
2008
SP
18.69-May 3, 2008
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
2007
SP
18.58-Oct 30, 2007
↓
Wuhan (CHN)
2006
SP
16.94-May 28, 2006
↓
Zhengzhou (CHN)
2006
DT
47.77-Aug 16, 2006-Dongguan (CHN)

2017

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.16-Jul 26Neubrandenburg Abendsportfest, Neubrandenburg - U20 Events
SP
17.51-Jun 27Guiyang Chinese GP, Guiyang
SP
17.50-May 19Chinese Championships, Jinan
SP
17.17-May 10Taiyuan Chinese GP, Taiyuan
SP
17.12-Mar 27Chengdu
SP
17.15-Mar 26Chengdu
SP
17.58-Feb 20Beijing (i)

2016

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.12-Sep 17Tianjin
SP
17.98-Jun 20Chongqing
SP
16.74-May 22Taiyuan
SP
17.87-May 18Beijing IAAF World Challenge, National Stadium, Beijing
SP
17.55-Apr 23Huaian, Huai'an
SP
17.44-Apr 11Chengdu
SP
17.88-Apr 7Chengdu
SP
17.62-Mar 4Nanjing Indoor Grand Prix, Nanjing (i)
SP
17.52-Feb 28Nanjing Indoor Grand Prix, Nanjing (i)
SP
17.59-Jan 28Beijing (i)

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.86-Sep 25Chinese Championships, Suzhou
SP
15.92-Jul 12Sapporo Nambu Chuhei Memorial, Sapporo
SP
16.84-Jun 29Beijing
SP
16.48-May 13Taiyuan Chinese National GP, Taiyuan
SP
15.98-May 1Jinan
SP
14.13-Mar 16Beijing (i)

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.13-May 10Jinan
SP
14.81-Apr 19Zhaoqing

2013

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.40-Oct 7Tianjin East Asian Games, Tianjin
SP
18.45-Sep 8Shenyang National Games, Shenyang
SP
17.81-Sep 7Shenyang National Games, Shenyang
SP
18.68-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
SP
18.04-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
SP
18.04-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
SP
18.68-Aug 11IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
SP
18.72-Aug 2Fränkisch-Crumbach Abendwettkampf, Fränkisch-Crumbach
SP
18.58-Jul 11Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan
SP
18.01-Jul 10Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan
SP
18.67-Jul 6Pune Asian Championships, Pune
SP
18.20-Jun 15Shenyang
SP
18.37-Jun 1Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
SP
18.37-May 31Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
SP
18.73-May 21Beijing IAAF World Challenge Meeting, Beijing
SP
18.11-May 18Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.63-May 12Jinan
SP
18.48-Apr 27Zhaoqing
SP
18.50-Mar 29Beijing (i)
SP
18.81-Mar 6Nanjing Chinese Indoor GP, Nanjing (i)

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.48-Sep 24Chinese Championships, Kunshan
SP
18.06-Sep 17Tianjin
SP
19.18-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
18.96-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
19.24-Jul 25Wiesbaden Abendsportfest, Wiesbaden
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Honours

8

IAAF World Championships

Shot Put

2013
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Pune Asian Championships

Shot Put

2013
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Universiade

Shot Put

2013
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Pune Asian Championships

Shot Put

2013
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Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2012
5

The XXX Olympic Games

Shot Put

2012
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2012
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Kobe Asian Championships

Shot Put

2011
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Kobe Asian Championships

Shot Put

2011
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Guangzhou Asian Championships

Shot Put

2009
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Guangzhou Asian Championships

Shot Put

2009
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Amman Asian Championships

Shot Put

2007
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Amman Asian Championships

Shot Put

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Xiangrong Liu's Shot Put personal best?

Xiangrong Liu's Shot Put personal best is 19.24, set on Jul 25, 2012 in Wiesbaden (GER), #164 on the all-time list.

Which events does Xiangrong Liu compete in?

Xiangrong Liu competes in the Shot Put.

How did Xiangrong Liu perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 18.16, set on Jul 26, 2017 in Neubrandenburg (GER).