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Yafei Chu

Yafei Chu

CHNCHNMen
Birth dateMay 9, 1988
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Yafei Chu is a China race walker, born on May 9, 1988. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 20,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:18:38 in the 20kmW, 37:57 in the 10Kilometr, 1:22:11.67 in the 20,000Metr, 2:14:56 in the 30Kilometr and 39:22.47 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold and 5 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:18:38
10 Kilometres Road
37:57
2013 season best
1:21:52
May 12, 2013
2013 season best
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:18:38, 10 Kilometres Road 37:57, 2013 season best 1:21:52 (May 12, 2013) · 38 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:18:38
37:57
1:22:11.67
2:14:56
39:22.47

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
20kmW
1:21:52-May 12, 2013
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2012
10,000Metr
39:22.47-Sep 16, 2012
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2012
20,000Metr
1:24:28.57-Sep 18, 2012
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2012
20kmW
1:24:48-Mar 30, 2012
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2011
10Kilometr
39:07-Sep 17, 2011
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2011
20kmW
1:18:38-Mar 20, 2011
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2010
10Kilometr
37:57-Sep 18, 2010
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2010
10,000Metr
41:37.47-Jul 11, 2010
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2010
20kmW
1:21:11-Jun 19, 2010
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2009
10Kilometr
39:26-Sep 19, 2009
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2009
20kmW
1:19:51-Jun 20, 2009
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2008
20kmW
1:21:04-Apr 18, 2008
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2007
10Kilometr
41:40-Jul 19, 2007
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2007
20,000Metr
1:22:11.67-Nov 2, 2007
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2007
20kmW
1:24:37-Aug 14, 2007
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2007
30Kilometr
2:17:09-Aug 22, 2007
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2006
10Kilometr
39:00-Oct 21, 2006
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2006
20kmW
1:18:44-Apr 22, 2006
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2006
30Kilometr
2:14:56-Oct 23, 2006
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2005
20kmW
1:22:18-Apr 23, 2005
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2004
10Kilometr
43:12-Sep 5, 2004
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2004
20kmW
1:27:23-May 23, 2004
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2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:52-May 12Shenyang
20kmW
1:26:20-Mar 1Taicang

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:24:28.57-Sep 18Tianjin
10,000Metr
39:22.47-Sep 16Tianjin
20kmW
1:25:17-Sep 13Erdos
20kmW
1:24:48-Mar 30Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
39:07-Sep 17La Coruña IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, La Coruña
20kmW
1:22:10-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
20kmW
1:22:10-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
20kmW
1:30:27-May 30UKA Race Walking Championships, London
20kmW
1:18:45-Apr 22Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
20kmW
1:18:38-Mar 20Lugano Memorial Mario Albisetti, Lugano

2010

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:57-Nov 21Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
10Kilometr
37:57-Sep 18Beijing IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, Beijing
10,000Metr
41:37.47-Jul 11Wuhan
20kmW
1:21:11-Jun 19La Coruña IAAF Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
10Kilometr
38:40-May 29Kraków Na Rynek Marsz, Kraków
20kmW
1:22:46-May 16IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
20kmW
1:22:46-May 15IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
20kmW
1:21:30-Mar 14Chinese Race Walking Championships, Huangshan

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:56-Nov 12Guangzhou Asian Championships, Guangzhou
20kmW
1:20:27-Oct 22Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
10Kilometr
39:26-Sep 19Saransk IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, Saransk
20kmW
1:21:56-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:19:51-Jun 20La Coruña IAAF Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
20kmW
1:22:13-Apr 18Wuxi IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Wuxi
20kmW
1:21:10-Apr 4Rio Maior IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
10Kilometr
41:41-Mar 15Villa d'Almé Grand Prix di Marcia, Villa d'Almé

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:46-Oct 23Chinese Race Walking Championships, Xintai
20kmW
1:25:30-Sep 19Huangshan
20kmW
1:21:17-Aug 16The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:21:17-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:21:04-Apr 18Beijing IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Beijing

2007

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:22:11.67-Nov 2Wuhan National City Games, Wuhan
30Kilometr
2:17:09-Aug 22Beijing Chinese Race Walking JuniorCh., Beijing
20kmW
1:24:37-Aug 14Bangkok Universiade, Bangkok
20kmW
1:28:36-Jul 22Guangzhou Chinese University Championships, Guangzhou
10Kilometr
41:40-Jul 19Guangzhou Chinese University Championships, Guangzhou
20kmW
1:26:30-May 25Zhengzhou Chinese Junior Championships, Zhengzhou

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
30Kilometr
2:14:56-Oct 23Xi'an Junior, Xi'an
10Kilometr
39:00-Oct 21Xi'an Junior, Xi'an
30Kilometr
2:22:05-Jul 30Taian Junior, Taian
20kmW
1:18:44-Apr 22Yangzhou IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Yangzhou

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:18-Apr 23Cixi City IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Cixi City
20kmW
1:23:31-Feb 27Nanning Chinese Junior Race Walking Championships, Nanning

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
43:12-Sep 5Yenking U18, Yenking
20kmW
1:27:23-May 23Kunshan IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Kunshan

Honours

7

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
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La Coruña IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
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Guangzhou Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2010
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Beijing IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2010
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IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2010
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Guangzhou Asian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2009
7

Saransk IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2009
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Bangkok Universiade

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yafei Chu's 20 km race walk personal best?

Yafei Chu's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:18:38, set on Mar 20, 2011 in Lugano (SUI).

Which events does Yafei Chu compete in?

Yafei Chu competes in the 20 km race walk and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Yafei Chu perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 1:21:52, set on May 12, 2013.