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Yu Wang

Yu Wang

CHNCHNMen
Birth dateAug 18, 1991
BirthplaceZhuhai, People's Republic of China
Height1.90 m
Weight65 kg

Wang Yu (Chinese: 王宇; born 18 August 1991 in Zhuhai) is a Chinese athlete specializing in the high jump.

He won the bronze medal at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan. He has personal bests of 2.33 metres outdoors (Beijing 2013) and 2.34 metres indoors (PSD Bank Meeting, Düsseldorf 2019, NR).

In 2019, his season best is 2.31 m in Nanjing (CHN), on 21 May 2019. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
High Jump
2.34
#96 all-time
2025 season best
2.20
May 15, 2025 · Chongqing (CHN)
2025 season best
Last competition
Chinese Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
Aug 2, 2025 · 2.15
Chinese Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 2.34 (#96 all-time), 2025 season best 2.20 (May 15, 2025, Chongqing (CHN)) · Last competition: Chinese Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou, Aug 2, 2025, 2.15 · 35 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
HJ
2.20-May 15, 2025
↓
The 3rd Belt and Road Athletics Invitational Meeting & National Athletics Grand Prix Series-3rd Leg, Chongqing
2021
HJ
2.28-Mar 18, 2021
↓
Jinan (CHN) (i)
2020
HJ
2.20-Sep 16, 2020
↓
Chinese Championships
2019
HJ
2.34-Feb 20, 2019
↓
PSD Bank Leichtathletik Meeting
2018
HJ
2.32-May 26, 2018
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
2017
HJ
2.30-May 13, 2017
↓
Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
2016
HJ
2.33=-May 8, 2016
↓
Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki (JPN)
2015
HJ
2.31-May 20, 2015
↓
National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
2014
HJ
2.31-Jun 27, 2014
↓
Bruay-la-Buissiere (FRA)
2013
HJ
2.33-May 21, 2013
↓
Beijing (CHN)
2012
HJ
2.28=-Sep 23, 2012
↓
Kunshan (CHN)
2011
HJ
2.28-Jul 16, 2011
↓
Nanchang (CHN)
2010
HJ
2.24-Mar 7, 2010
↓
Beijing (CHN) (i)
2009
HJ
2.17-Aug 19, 2009
↓
Changsha (CHN)
2008
HJ
2.10-Dec 5, 2008
↓
Canberra (AUS)

2021

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Sep 2414th National Games
HJ
2.20-Sep 2214th National Games
HJ
2.21-Jul 30The XXXII Olympic Games
HJ
2.28-Jun 27National Games Trials, Chongqing
HJ
2.20-Jun 13Chinese Championships, Shangyu Stadium, Shaoxing
HJ
2.20-Jun 12Chinese Championships, Shangyu Stadium, Shaoxing
HJ
2.20-May 15China Athletics Street Tour, Nanjing
HJ
2.24-Apr 28The 14th National Games Athletics Test Competition, Xi'an
HJ
2.28-Mar 18Athletics Division Invitational Tournament-North China, Jinan (i)
HJ
2.25-Mar 12Athletics Division Invitational Tournament - Southwest China, Chengdu (i)

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Sep 16Chinese Championships
HJ
2.20-Sep 15Chinese Championships
HJ
2.16-Aug 22China Athletics Street Tour, Wukesong Culture and Sports Square, Beijing

2019

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.00-Oct 26CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
HJ
2.00-Oct 22CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
HJ
2.24-Oct 4IAAF World Championships in Athletics
HJ
2.29-Oct 1IAAF World Championships in Athletics
HJ
2.24-Aug 29Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.23-Aug 18Müller Grand Prix
HJ
2.24-Aug 3World Championships Trials, Shenyang
HJ
2.28-Jul 9Chinese Championships, Shenyang
HJ
2.28-Jul 8Chinese Championships, Shenyang
HJ
2.31-May 212019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
HJ
2.28-May 18IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.34-Feb 20PSD Bank Leichtathletik Meeting
HJ
2.27-Feb 925. Banskobystrická latka
HJ
2.31-Feb 2Indoor Meeting
HJ
2.30-Jan 26High Jump Meeting, Hustopeče (i)

2018

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
HJ
2.30-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
HJ
2.30-Aug 27Jakarta Asian Games
HJ
2.15-Aug 25Jakarta Asian Games
HJ
2.30-Jul 20Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.27-Jul 14London Athletics World Cup, London
HJ
2.24-Jun 16Guiyang
HJ
2.32-May 26Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
HJ
2.30-May 20Osaka Golden Grand Prix 2018, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
HJ
2.20-May 4Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.28-Mar 24Chinese Indoor Grand Prix Final, Beijing (i)
HJ
2.20-Mar 1IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
HJ
2.31-Feb 624. Banskobystrická latka, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ
2.28-Jan 27Hustopeče High Jump Meeting, Hustopeče (i)
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Honours

🥇

IAAF Diamond League

High Jump

2019
🥇

Chinese Championships

High Jump

2019
🥇

Jakarta Asian Games

High Jump

2018
6

IAAF World Indoor Championships

High Jump

2018
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Monaco Herculis

High Jump

2018
7

Wuhan Asian Championships

High Jump

2015
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Chinese Championships

High Jump

2015
7

Wuhan Asian Championships

High Jump

2015
4

Incheon Asian Games

High Jump

2014
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Universiade

High Jump

2013
4

Hangzhou Asian Indoor Championships

High Jump

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yu Wang's High Jump personal best?

Yu Wang's High Jump personal best is 2.34, set on Feb 20, 2019 in Leichtathletikhalle im Arena-Sportpark, Düsseldorf (GER) (i), #96 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yu Wang compete in?

Yu Wang competes in the High Jump.

How did Yu Wang perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2.20, set on May 15, 2025 in Chongqing (CHN). Last competition: Chinese Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou on Aug 2, 2025, 2.15.