Zhang Yu

CHNWomen

Birth dateApr 8, 1971

Height1.80 m

Weight64 kg

Zhang Yu (Chinese: 張瑜; born 8 April 1971) is a retired female Chinese hurdler. She represented her country at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Her personal best time is 12.64 seconds, achieved in September 1993 in Beijing at the 7th Chinese National Games. This is the current Chinese record.

Key facts

100 m hurdles

12.64

#122 all-time

60 m hurdles

8.06

2001 season best

13.03

Nov 18, 2001 · Guangzhou (CHN)

2001 season best

Record

National record · 100 m hurdles 12.64

National record

Age

55 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.64 (#122 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.06, 2001 season best 13.03 (Nov 18, 2001, Guangzhou (CHN)) · National record (100 m hurdles) · 55 years old

Personal bests

100mH

12.64

#122 all-time

60mH

8.06

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2001	100mH	13.03	+2.2	Nov 18, 2001	↑	Guangzhou (CHN)
1997	100mH	12.84	+0.0	Oct 18, 1997	↑	Shanghai (CHN)
1996	60mH	8.18	-	Feb 27, 1996	↑	Tianjin (CHN) (i)
1996	100mH	13.05	+0.4	May 4, 1996	↑	Chinese Championships
1994	60mH	8.06	-	Feb 11, 1994	↑	Osaka (JPN) (i)
1994	100mH	12.90	-2.0	Oct 11, 1994	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)
1993	60mH	8.26	-	Mar 13, 1993	↑	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1993	100mH	12.64	+0.1	Sep 9, 1993	↑	Beijing (CHN)
1992	100mH	13.26	-	Aug 5, 1992	↑	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991	100mH	13.12	+0.0	Aug 29, 1991	↑	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

2001

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.03	+2.2	Nov 18	Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
100mH	13.29	+1.4	Nov 17	Guangzhou Chinese National Games, Guangzhou
100mH	13.69	-0.8	Jun 30	Chinese Women's Championships, Chengdu
100mH	13.68	-0.6	Jun 29	Chinese Women's Championships
100mH	13.57	+1.6	Jun 29	Chinese Women's Championships
100mH	13.58	+0.8	May 19	Tianjin Chinese National GP, Tianjin
100mH	13.90	+0.0	May 18	Tianjin Chinese National GP, Tianjin
100mH	14.15	-1.2	May 6	Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai
100mH	13.86	-0.4	May 6	Shanghai Chinese National GP, Shanghai

1997

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	12.84	+0.0	Oct 18	Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai
100mH	13.01	+0.1	Oct 17	Shanghai Chinese Nat. Games, Shanghai

1996

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.40	+0.0	Sep 20	Shijiazhuang
100mH	13.05	+0.4	May 4	Chinese Championships
100mH	13.21	+0.0	Mar 23	Guangzhou
60mH	8.18	-	Feb 27	Tianjin CHN-JAP-KOR, Tianjin (i)
60mH	8.27	-	Feb 23	Chinese Indoor Championships

1994

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	12.90	-2.0	Oct 11	Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima
60mH	8.06	-	Feb 11	Osaka (i)

1993

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	12.64	+0.1	Sep 9	Beijing Chinese National Games, Beijing
60mH	8.26	-	Mar 13	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
60mH	8.38	-	Mar 13	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
60mH	8.38	-	Mar 12	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
60mH	8.26	-	Mar 12	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)

1992

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.35	-0.8	Sep 26	La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
100mH	13.39	-	Aug 6	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
100mH	13.26	-	Aug 5	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
100mH	13.28	-	Aug 5	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.24	+0.2	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
100mH	13.12	+0.0	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
100mH	13.12	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
100mH	13.24	+0.2	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zhang Yu's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Zhang Yu's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.64, set on Sep 9, 1993 in Beijing (CHN), #122 on the all-time list.

Which events does Zhang Yu compete in?

Zhang Yu competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

How did Zhang Yu perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 13.03, set on Nov 18, 2001 in Guangzhou (CHN).