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Yang Liu

Yang Liu

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Birth dateOct 29, 1986
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Yang Liu is a China thrower, born on October 29, 1986. He competes primarily in the SP.

His personal bests include 20.40 in the SP. He has earned 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.40
#403 all-time
2025 season best
18.77
Feb 28, 2025 · Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Last competition
The 15th Games of People's Republic of China, Guangdong Ersha Sports Training Center, Guangzhou
Nov 20, 2025 · 17.71
The 15th Games of People's Republic of China, Guangdong Ersha Sports Training Center, Guangzhou
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Shot Put 20.40 (#403 all-time), 2025 season best 18.77 (Feb 28, 2025, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: The 15th Games of People's Republic of China, Guangdong Ersha Sports Training Center, Guangzhou, Nov 20, 2025, 17.71 · 39 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.40
#403 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
SP
18.77-Feb 28, 2025
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Fastrack Last Chance Invite
2024
SP
19.01-Jun 30, 2024
↓
Chinese Championships, Kuishan Sports Center, Rizhao
2023
SP
19.97-Oct 1, 2023
↓
19th Asian Games
2022
SP
18.88-Apr 6, 2022
↓
Beijing Sport University, Beijing (CHN)
2021
SP
20.40-Sep 23, 2021
↓
14th National Games
2020
SP
19.68-May 27, 2020
↓
Dalian (CHN)
2019
SP
19.36-Jan 12, 2019
↓
Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
2018
SP
19.52-Aug 25, 2018
↓
Jakarta Asian Games
2017
SP
19.48-Feb 19, 2017
↓
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2016
SP
19.57-Jun 20, 2016
↓
Chongqing (CHN)
2015
SP
19.69-Jun 29, 2015
↓
Beijing (CHN)
2014
SP
19.16-Apr 19, 2014
↓
Zhaoqing (CHN)
2013
SP
19.77-Sep 9, 2013
↓
Shenyang (CHN)
2012
SP
18.87-Apr 28, 2012
↓
Wuhan (CHN)
2011
SP
18.56-Mar 25, 2011
↓
Dunedin (NZL)
2010
SP
17.92-May 16, 2010
↓
Kunshan (CHN)
2009
SP
18.24-Oct 26, 2009
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2008
SP
18.12-Jun 28, 2008
↓
Suzhou (CHN)

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.88-Apr 6CAA Throws Communication Competition, Beijing Sport University, Beijing

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.40-Sep 2314th National Games
SP
20.40-Sep 2214th National Games
SP
20.00-Jun 26National Games Trials, Chongqing
SP
20.07-May 16Meet Happy Chengdu, Chengdu
SP
19.81-Mar 30National Throws, Chengdu
SP
19.75-Mar 12Athletics Division Invitational Tournament - Southwest China, Chengdu (i)

2020

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.40-Sep 18Chinese Championships
SP
18.40-Sep 15Chinese Championships
SP
19.68-May 27CAA Training Base Permit Meeting - Liaoning, Dalian
SP
19.66-Feb 15Doug Raymond Qualifier, Kent State FH, Kent, OH (i)
SP
18.10-Jan 11Jim Green Invitational, Nutter Fieldhouse, Lexington, KY (i)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.36-Jan 12Jim Green Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)

2018

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.06-Sep 15Chinese Championships
SP
19.06-Sep 14Chinese Championships
SP
19.52-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
SP
19.52-Aug 25Jakarta Asian Games
SP
19.22-Jun 17Guiyang
SP
18.25-May 18National GP, Huai'an
SP
18.30-Apr 4Chengdu
SP
17.62-Apr 4Chengdu
SP
17.84-Apr 1Chengdu
SP
17.45-Mar 31Chengdu

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.24-Sep 18Ashgabat Asian Indoor Games, Ashgabat (i)
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Honours

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Chinese Champinships

Shot Put

2023
🥉

19th Asian Games

Shot Put

2023
🥇

Chinese Championships

Shot Put

2018
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Jakarta Asian Games

Shot Put

2018
🥇

Doha Asian Indoor Championships

Shot Put

2016
🥇

Chinese Championships

Shot Put

2015
4

Wuhan Asian Championships

Shot Put

2015
4

Wuhan Asian Championships

Shot Put

2015
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Chinese Championships

Shot Put

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yang Liu's Shot Put personal best?

Yang Liu's Shot Put personal best is 20.40, set on Sep 23, 2021 in Xi'an (CHN), #403 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yang Liu compete in?

Yang Liu competes in the Shot Put.

How did Yang Liu perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 18.77, set on Feb 28, 2025 in Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: The 15th Games of People's Republic of China, Guangdong Ersha Sports Training Center, Guangzhou on Nov 20, 2025, 17.71.