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Yao Zhang

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Birth dateJul 4, 2003
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Yao Zhang is a China long-distance runner, born on July 4, 2003. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 15:04.03 in the 5000m, 30:47.54 in the 10000m, 1:05:04 in the Semi and 2:13:19 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
Marathon
2:13:19
Half Marathon
1:05:04
2026 season best
15:04.03
Apr 28, 2026 · Hebei Olympic Sports Center, Qinhuangdao (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5
Apr 29, 2026 · 31:40.46
Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:13:19, Half Marathon 1:05:04, 2026 season best 15:04.03 (Apr 28, 2026, Hebei Olympic Sports Center, Qinhuangdao (CHN)) · Last competition: Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5, Apr 29, 2026, 31:40.46 · 23 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
15:04.03-Apr 28, 2026-Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5
2026
10000m
31:40.46-Apr 29, 2026
↓
Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5
2026
Semi
1:05:25-Mar 15, 2026
↑
Shanghai Half Marathon
2025
10000m
31:53.58-Jul 19, 2025
↓
Regional (Northeast China) Athletics Invitational Meeting, Liaoning Athletics Management Center, Dalian
2025
Semi
1:05:06-Mar 9, 2025
↑
Nanjing Pukou Half Marathon, Nanjing
2025
Marathon
2:14:39-Mar 23, 2025
↑
Wuxi Marathon
2024
10000m
30:47.54-Apr 14, 2024
↓
National Athletics Grand Prix 2, HOC Stadium, Hangzhou
2024
CrossCount
33:10-Mar 10, 2024-Chinese Cross Country Championships, Huangshan - XC 10.0km
2024
Semi
1:05:04-Nov 10, 2024
↑
Hefei Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:13:19-Nov 3, 2024
↑
BEIKE Beijing Marathon, Beijing
2023
Semi
1:09:34-Dec 17, 2023
↑
Fuzhou Half Marathon, Fuzhou
2023
Marathon
2:21:31-Apr 22, 2023
↑
Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:40.46-Apr 29Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5
10000m
31:40.46-Apr 28Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5
5000m
15:04.03-Apr 28Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5
Semi
1:05:25-Mar 15Shanghai Half Marathon

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:34-Dec 17Fuzhou Half Marathon, Fuzhou
Marathon
2:21:31-Apr 22Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yao Zhang's Marathon personal best?

Yao Zhang's Marathon personal best is 2:13:19, set on Nov 3, 2024 in Beijing (CHN).

Which events does Yao Zhang compete in?

Yao Zhang competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Yao Zhang perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15:04.03, set on Apr 28, 2026 in Hebei Olympic Sports Center, Qinhuangdao (CHN). Last competition: Regional Athletics Invitational Meeting 5 on Apr 29, 2026, 31:40.46.