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Yinglai Lang

Yinglai Lang

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateAug 22, 1979
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Lang Yinglai (born 22 August 1979) is a female Chinese former middle-distance runner. On 18 October 1997 at the 1997 National Games of China in Shanghai she ran the 1500 metres in 3:51.34 minutes, taking the silver medal behind Jiang Bo.

This time ranks her as the fourth fastest in the world of all time, only behind Genzebe Dibaba, Qu Yunxia and Jiang. This is also the world record for junior athletes.

Four days later she won the 800 metres title at the National Games in 1:57.62. She took an 800 m and 1500 m double at the 1997 Asian Junior Athletics Championships. Lang never had a distinguished career after this, rarely competing internationally.

Key facts
1500 m
3:51.34
#7 all-time
800 m
1:57.62
#140 all-time
1997 season best
3:51.34
Oct 18, 1997 · Shanghai (CHN)
1997 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 3:51.34 (#7 all-time), 800 m 1:57.62 (#140 all-time), 1997 season best 3:51.34 (Oct 18, 1997, Shanghai (CHN)) · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
800m
1:57.62-Oct 22, 1997-Shanghai (CHN)
1997
1500m
3:51.34-Oct 18, 1997-Shanghai (CHN)

1997

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:18.31-Nov 7Bangkok Asian Junior Championships, Bangkok
800m
2:02.66-Nov 5Bangkok Asian Junior Championships, Bangkok
800m
1:57.62-Oct 22Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
800m
1:58.57-Oct 21Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
1500m
3:51.34-Oct 18Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
1500m
3:57.15-Oct 17Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
1500m
4:16.26-Apr 26Fushun Chinese Junior Championships, Fushun
800m
2:06.24-Apr 26Fushun Chinese Junior Championships, Fushun

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yinglai Lang's 1500 m personal best?

Yinglai Lang's 1500 m personal best is 3:51.34, set on Oct 18, 1997 in Shanghai (CHN), #7 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yinglai Lang compete in?

Yinglai Lang competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Yinglai Lang perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 3:51.34, set on Oct 18, 1997 in Shanghai (CHN).