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Zelin Cai

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Zelin Cai

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Birth dateApr 11, 1991
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Zelin Cai is a China race walker, born on April 11, 1991. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:17:39 in the 20kmW, 20:03 in the 5Kilometre, 39:06 in the 10Kilometr, 19:35.00 in the 5000m-short-track and 38:59.98 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 5 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:17:39
15 Kilometers Race Walk
58:39
2021 season best
1:17:39
Mar 20, 2021 · Huangshan (CHN)
2021 season best
Last competition
14th National Games
Sep 22, 2021 · DNF
14th National Games
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:17:39, 15 Kilometers Race Walk 58:39, 2021 season best 1:17:39 (Mar 20, 2021, Huangshan (CHN)) · Last competition: 14th National Games, Sep 22, 2021, DNF · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:17:39
20:03
39:06
19:35.00
38:59.98
58:39
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
20kmW
1:17:39-Mar 20, 2021
↑
Huangshan (CHN)
2020
15Kilomete
58:39-Dec 20, 2020-Suqian (CHN)
2020
20kmW
1:22:03-Sep 19, 2020
↑
Chinese Race Walking Championships
2019
10,000Metr
42:16.59-Jun 1, 2019
↓
Mondovi (ITA)
2019
20kmW
1:19:36-Mar 10, 2019
↑
Huangshan (CHN)
2018
5Kilometre
20:03-Apr 15, 2018
↑
Lomello (ITA)
2018
20kmW
1:20:38-Mar 3, 2018
↑
Huangshan (CHN)
2016
5Kilometre
20:52-Apr 24, 2016
↑
Lomello (ITA)
2016
10,000Metr
39:18.09-May 21, 2016
↓
Asti (ITA)
2016
20kmW
1:19:26-Aug 12, 2016
↑
The XXXI Olympic Games
2015
10,000Metr
39:15.91-Feb 8, 2015
↓
Genova (ITA)
2015
20kmW
1:19:45-Jun 6, 2015
↑
La Coruña (ESP)
2014
5000m-short-track
19:35.00-Sep 13, 2014-Fossano (ITA)
2014
20kmW
1:18:52-May 4, 2014
↑
IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2013
20kmW
1:18:55-Mar 1, 2013
↑
Taicang (CHN)
2012
10,000Metr
38:59.98-Sep 16, 2012
↓
Tianjin (CHN)
2012
10Kilometr
39:44-Sep 14, 2012
↓
Erdos (CHN)
2012
20kmW
1:18:47-Mar 30, 2012
↑
Taicang (CHN)
2011
20kmW
1:21:07-Apr 22, 2011
↑
Taicang (CHN)
2010
10Kilometr
39:06-Sep 18, 2010
↓
Beijing (CHN)
2010
10,000Metr
40:43.59-Jul 23, 2010
↓
IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
2010
20kmW
1:22:28-Mar 14, 2010
↑
Huangshan (CHN)

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Sep 2214th National Games
20kmW
1:26:39-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
20kmW
1:26:39-Aug 5The XXXII Olympic Games
20kmW
1:24:10-May 8Race Walking Tournament, Taicang - Open Event
20kmW
1:17:39-Mar 20Chinese Winter Race Walking Championships, Huangshan

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilomete
58:39-Dec 20Grand Canal Race Walking Meet, Suqian
20kmW
1:22:03-Sep 20Chinese Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:22:03-Sep 19Chinese Race Walking Championships

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Sep 28IAAF World Championships in Athletics
10,000Metr
42:16.59-Jun 1Regional Club Championships, Mondovi
20kmW
1:20:13-May 112019 IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
20kmW
DNF-Apr 6Grande Prémio Internacional de Rio Maior em Marcha Atlética, Rio Maior
20kmW
1:19:36-Mar 10China National Race Walking Grand Prix 1, Huangshan

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Sep 24Suzhou Around Taihu International Race Walking 2018, Suzhou
20kmW
DNF-Sep 8Xi'an Chinese Autumn Race Walking Championships
20kmW
DNF-May 5IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
5Kilometre
20:03-Apr 15Lomello Frigerio Trophy, Lomello
20kmW
1:20:38-Mar 3Huangshan Chinese Race Walking Grand Prix, Huangshan

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:19:26-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
20kmW
1:19:26-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
10,000Metr
39:18.09-May 21Asti Regional Championships, Asti
20kmW
1:19:34-May 7IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
5Kilometre
20:52-Apr 24Lomello Race Walking Meet, Lomello
20kmW
1:19:48-Mar 5Huangshan

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:20:42-Sep 6Changbaishan
20kmW
1:20:42-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:19:45-Jun 6La Coruña Gran Premio Cantones, La Coruña
10,000Metr
42:36.37-May 9Torino Italian Club Championships, Torino
20kmW
1:20:13-Mar 20Beijing
10,000Metr
39:15.91-Feb 8Genova

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:56-Sep 28Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
5000m-short-track
19:35.00-Sep 13Fossano
20kmW
1:18:52-May 4IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:20:31-Mar 16Lugano Trophy - Memorial Mario Albisetti, Lugano

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:25:31-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
20kmW
1:25:31-Aug 11IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
20kmW
1:20:18-May 11Shenyang
20kmW
1:18:55-Mar 1Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang

2012

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
38:59.98-Sep 16Tianjin
10Kilometr
39:44-Sep 14Erdos IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, Erdos
20kmW
1:19:44-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
20kmW
1:19:44-Aug 4The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
20kmW
1:24:09-May 12IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:18:47-Mar 30Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
20kmW
1:19:42-Feb 12Huaian, Huai'an

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:03-Sep 16Baoji Chinese Race Walking Championships, Baoji
20kmW
1:26:55-Aug 18Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen
20kmW
1:39:00-May 30UKA Race Walking Championships, London
20kmW
1:21:07-Apr 22Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
20kmW
1:22:21-Mar 20Lugano Memorial Mario Albisetti, Lugano
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Honours

🥈

IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2016
🥈

The XXXI Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2016
5

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2015
🥈

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2014
4

Incheon Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2014
🥈

Erdos IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2012
4

The XXX Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2012
🥈

IAAF World Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zelin Cai's 20 km race walk personal best?

Zelin Cai's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:17:39, set on Mar 20, 2021 in Huangshan (CHN).

Which events does Zelin Cai compete in?

Zelin Cai competes in the 20 km race walk and 15 Kilometers Race Walk.

How did Zelin Cai perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 1:17:39, set on Mar 20, 2021 in Huangshan (CHN). Last competition: 14th National Games on Sep 22, 2021, DNF.

How many medals has Zelin Cai won?

Zelin Cai has won 1 Olympic Games medal.