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Yang Gao

Yang Gao

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateMar 1, 1993
Height1.78 m
Weight105 kg

Gao Yang is a Chinese track and field athlete specializing in the shot put. Born on 1 March 1993, Gao has pursued athletics at the highest competitive levels.

Gao's career has been marked by participation in various competitions. As a representative of Chinese athletics, Gao has competed against top athletes from around the world. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Gao continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the shot put. Their participation in Chinese athletics programs helps to strengthen the competitive depth of the nation's athletic tradition. With ongoing training and competition experience, Gao works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.20
#171 all-time
2021 season best
18.80
Jul 30, 2021 · National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
2021 season best
Last competition
14th National Games
Sep 22, 2021 · 18.10
14th National Games
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Shot Put 19.20 (#171 all-time), 2021 season best 18.80 (Jul 30, 2021, National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: 14th National Games, Sep 22, 2021, 18.10 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
SP
18.80-Jul 30, 2021
↓
The XXXII Olympic Games
2020
SP
18.50-Jan 25, 2020
↓
National Stadium, Waterford, Bridgetown (BAR)
2019
SP
17.85-Oct 23, 2019
↓
CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
2018
SP
18.77-Mar 2, 2018
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
2017
SP
18.34-Jul 26, 2017
↓
Neubrandenburg (GER)
2016
SP
19.20-Jul 20, 2016
↓
Neubrandenburg (GER)
2015
SP
19.04-Aug 22, 2015
↓
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
2014
SP
17.52-Jul 13, 2014
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2013
SP
17.76-Jul 6, 2013
↓
Pune (IND)
2012
SP
17.07-Apr 28, 2012
↓
Wuhan (CHN)

2021

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.10-Sep 2214th National Games
SP
18.10-Sep 2014th National Games
SP
18.67-Aug 1The XXXII Olympic Games
SP
18.80-Jul 30The XXXII Olympic Games
SP
18.47-Jun 27National Games Trials, Chongqing
SP
18.44-Jun 13Chinese Championships, Shangyu Stadium, Shaoxing
SP
18.44-Jun 12Chinese Championships, Shangyu Stadium, Shaoxing
SP
18.61-May 16Meet Happy Chengdu, Chengdu
SP
17.62-Apr 2National Throws, Chengdu
SP
17.98-Mar 30National Throws, Chengdu
SP
18.61-Mar 17Athletics Division Invitational Tournament-North China, Jinan (i)
SP
18.66-Mar 13Athletics Division Invitational Tournament - Southwest China, Chengdu (i)

2020

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.98-Sep 16Chinese Championships
SP
17.98-Sep 15Chinese Championships
SP
18.30-Aug 8CAA Throws Permit Meeting, Beijing Sport University, Beijing
SP
18.19-Feb 15Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
SP
18.50-Jan 25Joseph Payne Memorial Athletics Classic, National Stadium, Waterford, Bridgetown

2019

2 performances

2018

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.87-Sep 17Chinese Championships
SP
15.87-Sep 15Chinese Championships
SP
17.64-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
SP
17.64-Aug 26Jakarta Asian Games
SP
17.77-Aug 11Berlin EM-Sportfest, Berlin
SP
18.22-Jul 9Biberach VOLLMER-Cup, Biberach
SP
18.36-Jun 1Osterode Int. Sparkassen-Meeting, Osterode
SP
18.28-May 26Halle Werfertage, Halle
SP
18.12-May 12Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
SP
18.77-Mar 2IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
SP
17.88-Feb 11Sassnitz Kugelstoßmeeting, Sassnitz (i)
SP
18.54-Feb 4Rochlitz Kugelstoßmeeting, Rochlitz (i)
SP
17.86-Jan 20Neubrandenburg Regional Indoor Championships, Neubrandenburg (i)

2017

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.80-Sep 6Tianjin National Games, Tianjin
SP
17.38-Sep 5Tianjin National Games, Tianjin
SP
18.25-Aug 9IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
17.87-Aug 8IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
18.25-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
17.87-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
SP
18.34-Jul 26Neubrandenburg Abendsportfest, Neubrandenburg
SP
18.30-Jun 27Guiyang Chinese GP, Guiyang
SP
18.00-Jun 9Osterode Volksbankmeeting, Osterode
SP
17.92-Jun 2Schönebeck SoleCup, Schönebeck
SP
17.80-May 19Chinese Championships, Jinan
SP
17.40-May 13Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.17-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
SP
16.17-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
SP
18.73-Jul 29Schönebeck SoleCup, Schönebeck
SP
19.20-Jul 20Neubrandenburg Abendsportfest, Neubrandenburg
SP
18.62-Jul 6Neubrandenburg Abendsportfest, Neubrandenburg
SP
18.43-Jun 4Neubrandenburg Regional Championships, Neubrandenburg
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Honours

🥇

Chinese Championships

Shot Put

2020
4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2018
🥈

Jakarta Asian Games

Shot Put

2018
5

IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Shot Put

2017
8

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2016
🥈

Wuhan Asian Championships

Shot Put

2015
5

IAAF World Championships

Shot Put

2015
🥇

Mungyeong CISM World Games

Shot Put

2015
🥈

Wuhan Asian Championships

Shot Put

2015
🥉

Pune Asian Championships

Shot Put

2013
🥉

Pune Asian Championships

Shot Put

2013
🥈

IAAF World Junior Championships

Shot Put

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yang Gao's Shot Put personal best?

Yang Gao's Shot Put personal best is 19.20, set on Jul 20, 2016 in Neubrandenburg (GER), #171 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yang Gao compete in?

Yang Gao competes in the Shot Put.

How did Yang Gao perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 18.80, set on Jul 30, 2021 in National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: 14th National Games on Sep 22, 2021, 18.10.