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Yohann Diniz

Born: Jan 1, 1978 (48 years old)
Events: 50 km Race Walk · 20 km race walk

Yohann Diniz is a France race walker, born on January 1, 1978. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:17:02 in the 20kmW, 2:29:28 in the 35kmW, 3:32:33 in the 50kmW, 11:14.16 in the 3000m-short-track and 38:46 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 19 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Personal best · 50 km Race Walk3:32:33

2019 season best3:37:43May 19, 2019 · Alytus

2019 season best

Medals2World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver

World record3:32:3350 km Race Walk

World record

As of Nov 1, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:32:33, 20 km race walk 1:17:02, 2019 season best 3:37:43 (May 19, 2019, Alytus (LTU)) · Last competition: The XXXII Olympic Games, Aug 6, 2021, DNF · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · World record (50 km Race Walk) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

20kmWArles 20151:17:021,256 pts–

35kmWEpinal 20192:29:281,175 pts–

50kmWZürich 20143:32:331,269 pts–

3000m-short-trackAngers 201711:14.16229 pts–

10KilometrKraków 200938:46–

5000m-short-track201418:16.76342 pts–

5000m-short-trackIndoorReims 201418:16.76342 pts–

20,000MetrBogny-sur-Meuse 20141:19:42.0h–

10,000MetrReims 201438:08.13–

50,000MetrReims 20113:35:27.2h–

Medals

Competitions	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
World Championships	1	1	–	2

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2019	5000m-short-track	19:29.66	–	May 5, 2019	Troyes (FRA)
2019	20kmW	1:23:06	–	Apr 14, 2019	Montreuil (FRA)
2019	35kmW	2:29:28	–	Mar 17, 2019	French Race Walking Championships
2019	50kmW	3:37:43	–	May 19, 2019	European Race Walking Cup
2018	5000m-short-track	19:05.92	–	Apr 29, 2018	Reims (FRA)
2018	20kmW	1:25:51	–	Mar 18, 2018	Mérignac French Race Walking Championships
2017	3000m-short-track	11:14.16	–	Sep 9, 2017	Angers (FRA)
2017	5000m-short-track	19:14.41	–	Feb 19, 2017	–

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What is Yohann Diniz's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Yohann Diniz's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:32:33, set on Aug 15, 2014 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI).

Which events does Yohann Diniz compete in?

Yohann Diniz competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Yohann Diniz perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 3:37:43, set on May 19, 2019 in Alytus (LTU). Last competition: The XXXII Olympic Games on Aug 6, 2021, DNF.

How many medals has Yohann Diniz won?

Yohann Diniz has won 2 World Championships medals.

Does Yohann Diniz hold a world record?

Yes, Yohann Diniz holds the 50 km Race Walk world record with 3:32:33.