Xuemei Li

Xuemei Li

ChinaChina
Born
Jan 5, 1977 (49 years old)
Birthplace
Guanghan, People's Republic of China
Events
100 m · 200 m

Li Xuemei (Chinese: 李雪梅; pinyin: Lǐ Xuěméi; born 1 February 1977) is a Chinese retired sprinter. She is the fastest Asian woman in history with a personal best time of 10.79 in the 100 m and a 22.01 in the 200 m, both ran during the National Games of China.

Personal best · 100 m10.79
#26 all-time
2005 season best11.72Oct 17, 2005 · Nanjing
2005 season best
Area record10.79100 m
Area record
Personal best · 200 m22.01
#46 all-time

As of Oct 30, 2026: 100 m 10.79 (#26 all-time), 200 m 22.01 (#46 all-time), 2005 season best 11.72 (Oct 17, 2005, Nanjing (CHN)) · Area record (100 m) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mShanghai 199710.791,246 pts#26
200mShanghai 199722.011,237 pts#46
4x100mShanghai 199742.23–
60m20047.281,124 pts–
60mIndoorLisboa 20017.191,154 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorBeijing 200425.95911 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200560m 7.47–Mar 1, 2005–
200560m Indoor7.47–Mar 1, 2005Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2005100m 11.72+1.3Oct 17, 2005Nanjing (CHN)
200460m Indoor7.28–Feb 22, 2004Beijing (CHN) (i)
200460m 7.28–Feb 22, 2004–
2004100m 11.32+2.0May 5, 2004Mito (JPN)
2004200m 23.14-0.2Apr 23, 2004Guilin (CHN)
2004200m-short-track 25.95–Feb 22, 2004–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Xuemei Li's 100 m personal best is 10.79, set on Oct 18, 1997 in Shanghai (CHN), #26 on the all-time list.

Xuemei Li competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

2005 season best: 11.72, set on Oct 17, 2005 in Nanjing (CHN).