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Yanyan Dai

Yanyan Dai

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateJan 8, 1980
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Yanyan Dai is a China middle-distance runner, born on January 8, 1980. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:12.11 in the 1500m, 9:06.19 in the 3000m, 15:24.71 in the 5000m, 32:23.45 in the 10000m and 1:17:57 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
Marathon
2:24:41
#463 all-time
10 000 m
32:23.45
2009 season best
2:54:45
Apr 26, 2009 · Dalian (CHN)
2009 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:24:41 (#463 all-time), 10 000 m 32:23.45, 2009 season best 2:54:45 (Apr 26, 2009, Dalian (CHN)) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
5000m
16:24.78-Oct 21, 2009
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Jinan (CHN)
2009
10000m
35:39.97-May 21, 2009
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Suzhou (CHN)
2009
Marathon
2:54:45-Apr 26, 2009
↓
Dalian (CHN)
2008
5000m
17:02.45-Oct 11, 2008
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Chinese Championships
2007
5000m
17:15.84-Sep 8, 2007
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Chongqing (CHN)
2007
Marathon
2:35:34-May 6, 2007
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Düsseldorf (GER)
2006
5000m
16:01.41-Sep 9, 2006
↓
Guilin (CHN)
2006
10Kilometr
33:53-Apr 16, 2006-Tianjin (CHN)
2006
10000m
33:54.87-Sep 10, 2006
↓
Guilin (CHN)
2006
Semi
1:17:57-Sep 3, 2006-Jinzhou (CHN)
2006
Marathon
2:35:03-Oct 15, 2006
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Beijing Marathon
2005
5000m
15:27.84-Oct 22, 2005
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Nanjing (CHN)
2005
Marathon
2:31:51-Oct 16, 2005
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Beijing International Marathon
2004
5000m
15:53.28-Aug 1, 2004
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Tianjin (CHN)
2004
10000m
33:18.73-Sep 26, 2004
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Hefei (CHN)
2004
Marathon
2:29:58-Oct 17, 2004
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Beijing Marathon
2002
3000m
9:07.47-Mar 10, 2002
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Shanghai (CHN) (i)
2002
3000m-short-track
9:07.47-Mar 10, 2002
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Shanghai (CHN) (i)
2002
5000m
15:59.09-May 22, 2002
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Wuxi (CHN)
2002
10000m
34:00.77-May 18, 2002
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Shanghai (CHN)
2002
Marathon
2:38:15-Apr 6, 2002
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Chinese Marathon Championships
2001
1500m
4:12.11-Nov 17, 2001-Guangzhou (CHN)
2001
5000m
15:24.71-Nov 23, 2001
↓
Guangzhou (CHN)
2001
10000m
32:28.35-Nov 19, 2001
↓
Guangzhou (CHN)
2001
Marathon
2:24:41-Oct 14, 2001
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Beijing (CHN)
2000
3000m-short-track
9:06.19-Feb 22, 2000
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Beijing (CHN) (i)
2000
3000m
9:06.19-Feb 22, 2000
↓
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2000
5000m
15:29.36-Apr 14, 2000
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Nanjing (CHN)
2000
10000m
32:23.45-Apr 15, 2000
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Nanjing (CHN)

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:24.78-Oct 21Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
5000m
16:54.59-May 23Chinese Championships, Suzhou
10000m
35:39.97-May 21Chinese Championships, Suzhou
Marathon
2:54:45-Apr 26Dalian International Marathon, Dalian
10000m
38:25.14-Apr 12Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:09.53-Nov 8Zhaoqing
5000m
17:02.45-Oct 11Chinese Championships

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:44:37-Oct 21Beijing Marathon, Beijing
5000m
17:15.84-Sep 8Chongqing National Grand Prix, Chongqing
Marathon
2:35:34-May 6Düsseldorf Rheine Marathon, Düsseldorf

2006

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:03-Oct 15Beijing Marathon
10000m
33:54.87-Sep 10Guilin National Grand Prix, Guilin
5000m
16:01.41-Sep 9Guilin National Grand Prix, Guilin
Semi
1:17:57-Sep 3Jinzhou
10000m
34:58.71-Sep 1Jinzhou
5000m
16:03.29-Aug 29Jinzhou
10Kilometr
33:53-Apr 16Tianjin
Marathon
2:36:52-Mar 26Roma Marathon
Marathon
2:43:42-Feb 12Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2005

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:49:47-Dec 4Macao Galaxy Resort International Marathon, Macao
5000m
15:27.84-Oct 22Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
5000m
15:59.13-Oct 20Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
Marathon
2:31:51-Oct 16Beijing International Marathon
5000m
16:22.63-Jun 24Chinese Championships, Changsha
5000m
16:46.48-Apr 23Zhongshan Chinese National GP, Zhongshan
Marathon
2:38:21-Mar 26Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen - Chinese Marathon Ch.
Marathon
2:34:41-Feb 27Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong

2004

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:27-Dec 5Macao International Marathon, Macao
Marathon
2:29:58-Oct 17Beijing Marathon
10000m
33:18.73-Sep 26Hefei Chinese National GP Final, Hefei
5000m
15:53.28-Aug 1Tianjin Chinese National GP, Tianjin
10000m
33:55.61-Jul 31Tianjin Chinese National GP, Tianjin
10000m
34:21.73-May 23Chinese Championships
5000m
16:07.01-May 20Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
5000m
16:29.53-Apr 22Guilin Chinese National GP, Guilin
10000m
35:21.64-Apr 18Nanning
5000m
16:23.72-Apr 17Nanning

2002

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:02.68-Jul 30Dalian Sport University Championships, Dalian
10000m
35:27.84-Jul 30Dalian Sport University Championships, Dalian
10000m
35:07.21-Jun 10Chinese Championships
5000m
16:54.09-Jun 6Chinese Championships, Benxi
5000m
15:59.09-May 22Wuxi
10000m
34:00.77-May 18Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai
Marathon
2:38:15-Apr 6Chinese Marathon Championships
3000m-short-track
9:07.47-Mar 10Shanghai National GP, Shanghai (i)

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:24.71-Nov 23Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
10000m
32:28.35-Nov 19Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
1500m
4:26.29-Nov 18Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
1500m
4:12.11-Nov 17Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:24:41-Oct 14Beijing Marathon, Beijing
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Honours

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Chinese Women's Championships

10,000 Metres

2001
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yanyan Dai's Marathon personal best?

Yanyan Dai's Marathon personal best is 2:24:41, set on Oct 14, 2001 in Beijing (CHN), #463 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yanyan Dai compete in?

Yanyan Dai competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Yanyan Dai perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 2:54:45, set on Apr 26, 2009 in Dalian (CHN).