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Yao Zhang

Yao Zhang

CHNCHNMen
Birth dateJan 11, 2000
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Yao Zhang is a China race walker, born on January 11, 2000. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 30Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:18:59 in the 20kmW, 39:32 in the 10Kilometr, 2:12:20 in the 30Kilometr, 40:32.06 in the 10,000Metr and 59:06 in the 15Kilomete. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:18:59
15 Kilometers Race Walk
59:06
2025 season best
1:25:23
Apr 19, 2025 · Huangshan (CHN)
2025 season best
Last competition
National Race Walking Championships, Taian
Jul 5, 2025 · DNF
National Race Walking Championships, Taian
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:18:59, 15 Kilometers Race Walk 59:06, 2025 season best 1:25:23 (Apr 19, 2025, Huangshan (CHN)) · Last competition: National Race Walking Championships, Taian, Jul 5, 2025, DNF · 26 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:18:59
10Kilometr
39:32
30Kilometr
2:12:20
10,000Metr
40:32.06
15Kilomete
59:06

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
20kmW
1:25:23-Apr 19, 2025
↓
Chinese 20km Race Walking Championships, Huangshan
2024
20kmW
1:26:34-Sep 7, 2024
↓
Chinese Race Walking Championships, Taian
2024
MarathonRa
3:06:40-Mar 9, 2024-Chinese Race Walking Grand Prix
2023
20kmW
1:24:56-Sep 2, 2023
↓
National Race Walking Championships (Junior National Race Walking Championships), Rizhao
2022
10Kilometr
39:54-Apr 17, 2022
↑
Hangzhou (CHN)
2021
20kmW
1:18:59-Mar 20, 2021
↓
Huangshan (CHN)
2020
10Kilometr
39:32-Dec 15, 2020
↑
Wuzhong (CHN)
2020
15Kilomete
59:06-Dec 20, 2020-Suqian (CHN)
2020
20kmW
1:24:31-Jul 29, 2020
↓
Jinzhou (CHN)
2019
20kmW
1:23:30-Mar 9, 2019
↓
Huangshan (CHN)
2019
30Kilometr
2:12:20-Jul 21, 2019-Changbaishan (CHN)
2018
10Kilometr
40:07-May 5, 2018
↑
IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
2018
10,000Metr
40:32.06-Jul 14, 2018
↑
IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
2017
10,000Metr
41:12.01-Jul 15, 2017
↑
IAAF World U18 Championships
2017
10Kilometr
41:14-Mar 19, 2017
↑
Lugano (SUI)
2016
10Kilometr
43:03-Mar 5, 2016
↑
Huangshan (CHN)
2016
10,000Metr
44:33.00-Jun 4, 2016
↑
Ho Chi-Minh (VIE)

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
39:54-Apr 17Exciting Hangzhou Race Walking World Championships & Asian Games Trials, Hangzhou

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:23:10-Sep 2414th National Games
50kmW
DNF-Sep 2214th National Games
20kmW
1:22:52-May 8Race Walking Tournament, Taicang - Open Event
20kmW
1:18:59-Mar 20Chinese Winter Race Walking Championships, Huangshan

2020

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilomete
59:06-Dec 20Grand Canal Race Walking Meet, Suqian - Open Event
10Kilometr
39:32-Dec 15Around Taihu Stage 2, Wuzhong
20kmW
1:25:34-Sep 20Chinese Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:25:34-Sep 19Chinese Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:24:31-Jul 29Jinzhou Bank National Trophy for Provinces and Chinese Cup, Jinzhou

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:25:13-Sep 7Chinese Race Walking Championships, Leshan
30Kilometr
2:18:19-Sep 7Chinese Race Walking Championships, Leshan
20kmW
1:25:13-Sep 6Chinese Race Walking Championships, Leshan
30Kilometr
2:12:20-Jul 21National Race Walking Tournament, Changbaishan - U20 Events
30Kilometr
2:18:31-Jun 17Natinonal Race Walking GP, Chifeng - Invitational Events
20kmW
1:23:30-Mar 9China National Race Walking Grand Prix 1, Huangshan

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
40:19-Sep 7Xi'an Chinese Autumn Race Walking Championships
10,000Metr
40:32.06-Jul 14IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
10Kilometr
40:32.06-Jul 13IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
10Kilometr
40:07-May 5IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
10Kilometr
40:32-Mar 3Huangshan Chinese Race Walking Grand Prix, Huangshan - U20 Events

2017

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
41:16-Sep 4Tianjin
10Kilometr
41:12.01-Jul 15IAAF World U18 Championships
10,000Metr
41:12.01-Jul 15IAAF World U18 Championships
10Kilometr
46:12.58-May 22Asian U18 Championships, Bangkok
10,000Metr
46:12.58-May 22Asian U18 Championships, Bangkok
10Kilometr
41:14-Mar 19Lugano Trophy Junior Race Walking Meet, Lugano
10Kilometr
41:32-Mar 4Huangshan

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
44:33.00-Jun 4Ho Chi-Minh Asian Junior Championships, Ho Chi-Minh
10Kilometr
43:03-Mar 5Huangshan

Honours

🥇

IAAF World U20 Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2018
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IAAF World U18 Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yao Zhang's 20 km race walk personal best?

Yao Zhang's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:18:59, set on Mar 20, 2021 in Huangshan (CHN).

Which events does Yao Zhang compete in?

Yao Zhang competes in the 20 km race walk and 15 Kilometers Race Walk.

How did Yao Zhang perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:25:23, set on Apr 19, 2025 in Huangshan (CHN). Last competition: National Race Walking Championships, Taian on Jul 5, 2025, DNF.