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Xuemei Li
CHNWomenBirth dateJan 5, 1977
BirthplaceGuanghan, People's Republic of China
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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.
Key facts
Age
49 years old
As of Sep 15, 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
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 60m | 7.47 | - | Mar 1, 2005 | ↓ | Tianjin (CHN) (i) |
| 2005 | 100m | 11.72 | +1.3 | Oct 17, 2005 | ↓ | Nanjing (CHN) |
| 2004 | 60m | 7.28 | - | Feb 22, 2004 | ↓ | Beijing (CHN) (i) |
| 2004 | 100m | 11.32 | +2.0 | May 5, 2004 | ↓ | Mito (JPN) |
| 2004 | 200m | 23.14 | -0.2 | Apr 23, 2004 | ↑ | Guilin (CHN) |
| 2004 | 200m-short-track | 25.95 | - | Feb 22, 2004 | - | Beijing (CHN) (i) |
| 2001 | 60m | 7.19 | - | Mar 11, 2001 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i) |
| 2001 | 100m | 11.14 | +0.9 | Nov 18, 2001 | ↓ | Guangzhou (CHN) |
| 2001 | 200m | 22.75 | +0.0 | Nov 17, 2001 | ↑ | Guangzhou (CHN) |
| 2000 | 60m | 7.31 | - | Feb 22, 2000 | ↓ | Beijing (CHN) (i) |
| 2000 | 100m | 11.25 | -0.4 | Sep 22, 2000 | ↓ | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 2000 | 200m | 23.05 | -1.8 | May 10, 2000 | ↑ | Chengdu (CHN) |
| 2000 | 4x100m | 43.04 | - | Sep 29, 2000 | ↓ | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 1999 | 60m | 7.32 | - | Mar 7, 1999 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i) |
| 1999 | 100m | 11.46 | -0.9 | Jul 3, 1999 | ↓ | Hong Kong (HKG) |
| 1998 | 100m | 10.95 | +1.4 | Jun 6, 1998 | ↓ | Beijing (CHN) |
| 1998 | 200m | 22.53 | +0.1 | Dec 18, 1998 | ↑ | Bangkok Asian Games |
| 1997 | 100m | 10.79 | +0.0 | Oct 18, 1997 | ↓ | Shanghai (CHN) |
| 1997 | 200m | 22.01 | +0.0 | Oct 22, 1997 | ↑ | Shanghai (CHN) |
| 1997 | 4x100m | 42.23 | - | Oct 23, 1997 | ↓ | Shanghai (CHN) |
| 1996 | 60m | 7.31 | - | Feb 24, 1996 | ↓ | Beijing (CHN) (i) |
| 1996 | 100m | 11.61 | -0.2 | May 7, 1996 | ↓ | Nanjing (CHN) |
| 1996 | 200m | 23.16 | +1.6 | May 5, 1996 | ↑ | Nanjing (CHN) |
2005
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 11.98 | +1.5 | Oct 18 | Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing |
100m | 11.72 | +1.3 | Oct 17 | Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing |
100m | 12.10 | -2.3 | Jun 24 | Chinese Championships, Changsha |
100m | 11.87 | +0.0 | Apr 9 | Zhaoqing |
60m | 7.47 | - | Mar 1 | Tianjin CHN-JPN Int. Match, Tianjin (i) |
2004
24 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 25.85 | +1.5 | Sep 25 | Hefei Chinese National GP Final, Hefei |
100m | 12.21 | -0.8 | Aug 20 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
100m | 12.21 | -0.8 | Aug 18 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
200m | 23.17 | +0.0 | May 23 | Chinese Championships |
200m | 24.48 | -0.1 | May 23 | Chinese Championships |
200m | 23.81 | -0.8 | May 23 | Chinese Championships |
200m | 24.32 | +1.3 | May 22 | Chinese Championships |
100m | 11.44 | +3.2 | May 21 | Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang |
100m | 11.42 | +2.4 | May 21 | Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang |
100m | 11.60 | -0.7 | May 21 | Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang |
100m | 11.56 | +1.7 | May 20 | Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang |
100m | 11.42 | -0.3 | May 8 | Osaka IAAF Japan Grand Prix, Osaka |
100m | 11.32 | +2.0 | May 5 | Mito International Meeting, Mito |
200m | 23.14 | -0.2 | Apr 23 | Guilin Chinese National GP, Guilin |
200m | 23.94 | -1.2 | Apr 23 | Guilin Chinese National GP, Guilin |
100m | 11.40 | +0.2 | Apr 22 | Guilin Chinese National GP, Guilin |
100m | 11.51 | -0.4 | Apr 22 | Guilin Chinese National GP, Guilin |
200m | 23.29 | +0.8 | Apr 18 | Nanning |
200m | 23.62 | +1.1 | Apr 18 | Nanning |
100m | 11.51 | +0.0 | Apr 17 | Nanning |
100m | 11.67 | +0.0 | Apr 17 | Nanning |
60m | 7.38 | - | Feb 22 | Beijing Chinese National GP, Beijing (i) |
200m-short-track | 25.95 | - | Feb 22 | Beijing Chinese National GP, Beijing (i) |
60m | 7.28 | - | Feb 22 | Beijing Chinese National GP, Beijing (i) |
2001
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 23.20 | +0.6 | Nov 21 | Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou |
100m | 11.14 | +0.9 | Nov 18 | Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou |
100m | 11.22 | -0.2 | Nov 17 | Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou |
100m | 11.31 | +0.4 | Nov 17 | Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou |
200m | 22.75 | +0.0 | Nov 17 | Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou |
200m | 23.25 | +0.0 | Nov 17 | Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou |
200m | 22.86 | +0.5 | Aug 31 | Beijing Universiade, Beijing |
200m | 22.76 | +2.0 | Aug 31 | Beijing Universiade, Beijing |
200m | 23.38 | +0.0 | Aug 30 | Beijing Universiade, Beijing |
200m | 23.21 | +1.5 | Aug 30 | Beijing Universiade, Beijing |
100m | 11.58 | -1.1 | May 24 | Osaka East Asian Games, Osaka |
60m | 7.19 | - | Mar 11 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.20 | - | Mar 11 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.32 | - | Mar 11 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.32 | - | Mar 9 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.20 | - | Mar 9 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i) |
60m | 7.19 | - | Mar 9 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Atlantic Pavillion, Lisboa (i) |
2000
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 23.38 | +0.2 | Oct 22 | Chinese Championships, Luohe |
100m | 11.39 | +0.7 | Oct 20 | Chinese Championships, Luohe |
4x100m | 44.87 | - | Sep 30 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
4x100m | 43.04 | - | Sep 29 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
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Honours
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2004Chinese Championships
200 Metres
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2004Chinese Championships
100 Metres
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2001Beijing Universiade
200 Metres
7
2001IAAF World Indoor Championships
60 Metres
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2000Chinese Championships
100 Metres
8
2000The XXVII Olympic Games
4x100 Metres Relay
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2000Chinese Championships
200 Metres
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1998Bangkok Asian Games
100 Metres
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1998Bangkok Asian Games
200 Metres
8
1997IAAF World Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
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1996Chinese Indoor Championships
60 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Xuemei Li's 100 m personal best?
Xuemei Li's 100 m personal best is 10.79, set on Oct 18, 1997 in Shanghai (CHN), #26 on the all-time list.
Which events does Xuemei Li compete in?
Xuemei Li competes in the 100 m and 200 m.
How did Xuemei Li perform in 2005?
2005 season best: 11.72, set on Oct 17, 2005 in Nanjing (CHN).