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Yanni Zhao

Yanni Zhao

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateJan 9, 1991
Height-
Weight-

Zhao Yanni (Chinese: 赵艳妮, born 27 November 1986 in Yantai, Shandong province, China) is a female Chinese long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

She won the gold medal at the 2007 Asian Championships, and represented China at the 2008 Summer Olympics, coming in 16th with a time of 10:36.77 minutes.

Her personal best time is 9:43.60 minutes, achieved in June 2008 in Suzhou, China. In the 3000 metres, she has 9:12.49 minutes, achieved in October 2006 in Yantai, China.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:43.60
#406 all-time
3000 m
9:12.49
2010 season best
10:23.35
Aug 7, 2010 · Jinan (CHN)
2010 season best
Age
35 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:43.60 (#406 all-time), 3000 m 9:12.49, 2010 season best 10:23.35 (Aug 7, 2010, Jinan (CHN)) · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:21.97
9:12.49
16:33.74
9:43.60
#406 all-time
1500m-short-tracki
4:24.14
1500m-short-track
4:24.14

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
3000mSt
10:23.35-Aug 7, 2010
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2009
1500m
4:30.11-May 21, 2009
↓
Suzhou (CHN)
2009
3000mSt
10:14.60-Jul 4, 2009
↓
Jinan (CHN)
2008
3000mSt
9:43.60-Jun 28, 2008
↓
Suzhou (CHN)
2007
1500m-short-track
4:24.14-Mar 20, 2007
→
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2007
1500m-short-tracki
4:24.14-Mar 20, 2007
→
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2007
1500mi
4:24.14-Mar 20, 2007
↓
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2007
3000mSt
10:02.76-Jun 10, 2007
↓
Suzhou (CHN)
2006
1500m
4:21.97-Oct 12, 2006
↓
Yantai (CHN)
2006
3000m
9:12.49-Oct 14, 2006-Yantai (CHN)
2006
3000mSt
10:16.99-Oct 28, 2006
↓
Changsha (CHN)
2006
5000m
16:36.03-May 27, 2006
↓
Zhengzhou (CHN)
2004
5000m
16:33.74-Aug 25, 2004
↓
Rizhao (CHN)

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:23.35-Aug 7Chinese Championships, Jinan
3000mSt
10:25.75-Jun 26Chongqing
3000mSt
10:38.66-May 15Kunshan National GP, Kunshan
3000mSt
10:39.35-Apr 24Suzhou

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:40.18-Oct 22Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
3000mSt
10:14.60-Jul 4Jinan Chinese GP, Jinan
1500m
4:30.11-May 21Chinese Championships, Suzhou

2008

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:36.77-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
9:43.60-Jun 28Suzhou Olympic Trials, Suzhou
3000mSt
9:51.81-May 24Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
3000mSt
10:25.16-May 23Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
3000mSt
9:53.10-Apr 13Hangzhou Chinese Grand Prix, Hangzhou
3000mSt
9:53.10-Apr 12-

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:02.93-Aug 4Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
3000mSt
10:48.18-Jul 27Amman Asian Championships, Amman
3000mSt
10:02.76-Jun 10Suzhou World Championships Trials, Suzhou
1500m-short-track
4:24.14-Mar 20Beijing National Indoor GP, Beijing (i)

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:16.99-Oct 28Changsha National Grand Prix Final, Changsha
3000m
9:12.49-Oct 14Yantai 21st Shandong Games U18, Yantai
1500m
4:21.97-Oct 12Yantai 21st Shandong Games U18, Yantai
3000mSt
10:24.22-Aug 6Chinese Championships
3000mSt
10:40.95-Aug 5Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
5000m
16:36.03-May 27Zhengzhou Chinese National GP, Zhengzhou

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:33.74-Aug 25Rizhao

Honours

🥇

Amman Asian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2007
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Amman Asian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yanni Zhao's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Yanni Zhao's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:43.60, set on Jun 28, 2008 in Suzhou (CHN), #406 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yanni Zhao compete in?

Yanni Zhao competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Yanni Zhao perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 10:23.35, set on Aug 7, 2010 in Jinan (CHN).