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Yanfeng Li

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Yanfeng Li

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateMay 15, 1979
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Yanfeng Li is a China thrower, born on May 15, 1979. She competes primarily in the DT.

Her personal bests include 67.98 in the DT. She has earned 8 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
Discus Throw
67.98
2014 season best
37.33
Mar 29, 2014
2014 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Discus Throw 67.98, 2014 season best 37.33 (Mar 29, 2014) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

67.98
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1
World Championships1--1
Total11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
DT
37.33-Mar 29, 2014
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2013
DT
63.91-Sep 9, 2013
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2012
DT
67.84-May 12, 2012
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2011
DT
67.98-Jun 5, 2011
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2010
DT
66.18-Nov 23, 2010
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2009
DT
66.40-Oct 22, 2009
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2008
DT
63.79-May 22, 2008
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2007
DT
62.24-Aug 4, 2007
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2005
DT
61.61-May 21, 2005
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2004
DT
64.34-Jun 23, 2004
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2003
DT
61.87-Sep 21, 2003
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2002
DT
62.52-Oct 27, 2002
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2001
DT
61.77-Nov 18, 2001
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2000
DT
60.84-Jun 7, 2000
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1999
DT
63.67-May 8, 1999
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2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
37.33-Mar 29Chengdu

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.91-Sep 9Shenyang National Games, Shenyang

2012

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.20-Sep 25Chinese Championships, Kunshan
DT
67.22-Aug 4The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
DT
64.48-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
DT
67.22-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
DT
66.01-Jul 25Wiesbaden Abendsportfest, Wiesbaden
DT
64.94-Jul 25Wiesbaden Abendsportfest, Wiesbaden
DT
65.61-Jun 24Fuzhou
DT
66.28-May 27Fränkisch-Crumbach Hammer Throw Meeting, Fränkisch-Crumbach
DT
64.73-May 25Dessau Leichtathletikmeeting, Dessau
DT
65.09-May 19Halle Hallesche Werfertage, Halle
DT
67.84-May 12Wiesbaden WLV Werfer-Cup, Wiesbaden
DT
65.85-Apr 28Wuhan
DT
64.90-Apr 15Zhaoqing

2011

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.27-Sep 16Bruxelles Memorial van Damme
DT
63.01-Sep 9Hefei Chinese Championships, Hefei
DT
66.52-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
DT
66.52-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
DT
64.44-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
DT
64.58-Jul 17Nanchang
DT
63.19-Jun 12Fränkisch-Crumbach Hammer Throw Meeting, Fränkisch-Crumbach
DT
67.98-Jun 5Schönebeck SoleCup, Schönebeck
DT
63.33-Jun 1Dessau Anhalt 2011, Dessau
DT
62.55-May 26Roma Compeed Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
DT
66.18-May 21Halle Hallesche Erdgas - Werfertage, Halle
DT
62.73-May 15Shanghai Samsung Diamond League
DT
64.48-Apr 24Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing

2010

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.18-Nov 23Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
DT
63.79-Sep 4IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
DT
63.35-Sep 1Zagreb Meeting 2010, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
DT
64.74-Aug 27Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - EU Cup
DT
65.83-Aug 7Chinese Championships, Jinan
DT
56.74-Aug 6Chinese Championships, Jinan
DT
65.04-Jun 26Chongqing
DT
64.80-May 23Fränkisch-Crumbach Hammer Throw Meeting, Fränkisch-Crumbach
DT
62.97-May 15Halle Hallesche Erdgas-Werfertage, Halle
DT
65.20-Apr 24Suzhou

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
64.66-Dec 11Hong Kong East Asian Games, Hong Kong
DT
66.40-Oct 22Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
DT
61.61-Sep 6Zhengzhou Chinese GP, Zhengzhou
DT
58.06-Jul 4Jinan Chinese GP, Jinan
DT
53.95-May 21Chinese Championships, Suzhou
DT
58.57-Apr 11Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing

2008

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.68-Aug 18The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
DT
61.29-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
DT
60.68-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
DT
59.81-Jun 30Hanoi Asian Grand Prix, Hanoi
DT
61.32-Jun 26Korat Asian Grand Prix, Korat
DT
61.38-Jun 23Bangkok Asian Grand Prix, Bangkok
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Honours

🥈

The XXX Olympic Games

Discus Throw

2012
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Bruxelles Memorial van Damme

Discus Throw

2011
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Shanghai Samsung Diamond League

Discus Throw

2011
🥇

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

2011
🥇

Chinese Championships

Discus Throw

2010
🥇

IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup

Discus Throw

2010
🥇

Guangzhou Asian Games

Discus Throw

2010
6

The XXIX Olympic Games

Discus Throw

2008
🥈

Amman Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2007
8

The XXVIII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

2004
🥇

Manila Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2003
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Daegu Universiade

Discus Throw

2003
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Colombo Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2002
4

Madrid IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

2002
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Beijing Universiade

Discus Throw

2001
🥉

Jakarta Asian Championships

Discus Throw

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yanfeng Li's Discus Throw personal best?

Yanfeng Li's Discus Throw personal best is 67.98, set on Jun 5, 2011 in Schönebeck (GER).

Which events does Yanfeng Li compete in?

Yanfeng Li competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Yanfeng Li perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 37.33, set on Mar 29, 2014.

How many medals has Yanfeng Li won?

Yanfeng Li has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.