Zhaobo Dou

Birth dateSep 23, 1983

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Zhaobo Dou is a China middle-distance runner, born on September 23, 1983. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.55 in the 800m, 3:36.49 in the 1500m, 4:07.00 in the Mile, 8:07.02 in the 3000m and 13:49.14 in the 5000m. He has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts

1500 m

3:36.49

#863 all-time

800 Metres Short Track

1:51.09

2009 season best

3:47.95

May 15, 2009 · Yulin (CHN)

2009 season best

Last competition

Chinese Championships

May 15, 2009 · 3:47.95

Chinese Championships

Record

National record · 1500 m 3:36.49

National record

Age

42 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.49 (#863 all-time), 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.09, 2009 season best 3:47.95 (May 15, 2009, Yulin (CHN)) · Last competition: Chinese Championships, May 15, 2009, 3:47.95 · National record (1500 m) · 42 years old

Personal bests

1:49.55

3:36.49

4:07.00

8:07.02

13:49.14

29:45.89

3:49.90

8:16.47

1:51.09

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2009	1500m	3:47.95	-	May 15, 2009	↓	Chinese Championships
2009	1500m-short-track	3:51.53	-	Feb 19, 2009	↓	Shanghai (CHN) (i)
2008	1500m	3:48.66	-	May 23, 2008	↓	Beijing (CHN)
2008	1500m-short-track	3:50.75	-	Jan 26, 2008	↓	Shanghai (CHN) (i)
2007	1500m	3:46.96	-	Aug 3, 2007	↓	Shijiazhuang (CHN)
2007	5000m	14:43.18	-	Jul 22, 2007	↓	Guangzhou (CHN)
2006	800m	1:52.71	-	Jun 4, 2006	↓	Abbotsford (CAN)
2006	1500m	3:44.40	-	Apr 30, 2006	↓	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2006	Mile	4:07.00	-	Mar 4, 2006	-	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2006	3000m	8:07.02	-	Apr 7, 2006	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2006	5000m	14:23.90	-	Jun 11, 2006	↓	Victoria (CAN)
2005	800m	1:51.33	-	Apr 23, 2005	↓	Zhongshan (CHN)
2005	1500m	3:40.88	-	Oct 19, 2005	↓	Nanjing (CHN)
2004	800m	1:51.81	-	May 22, 2004	↓	Chinese Championships
2004	1500m	3:45.70	-	May 21, 2004	↓	Shijiazhuang (CHN)
2004	1500m-short-track	3:53.85	-	Feb 22, 2004	↓	Beijing (CHN) (i)
2003	800m-short-track	1:51.09	-	Feb 18, 2003	-	Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2003	800m	1:51.1h	-	Sep 20, 2003	↓	Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2003	1500m	3:36.49	-	Oct 24, 2003	↓	Changsha (CHN)
2003	1500m-short-track	3:49.90	-	Feb 17, 2003	↓	Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2003	5000m	14:04.42	-	Oct 23, 2003	↓	Changsha (CHN)
2003	CrossCount	41:11	-	Mar 30, 2003	-	31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
2002	800m	1:49.55	-	May 19, 2002	↓	Shanghai (CHN)
2002	1500m	3:43.13	-	May 18, 2002	↓	Shanghai (CHN)
2002	3000m	8:16.47	-	Mar 3, 2002	↑	Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2002	3000m-short-track	8:16.47	-	Mar 3, 2002	-	Tianjin (CHN) (i)
2002	5000m	13:51.34	-	Oct 10, 2002	↓	Busan (KOR)
2001	1500m	3:43.27	-	May 12, 2001	↓	Jinan (CHN)
2001	5000m	13:49.14	-	Nov 23, 2001	↓	Guangzhou (CHN)
1999	800m	1:50.26	-	Oct 1, 1999	↓	Singapore (SGP)
1999	1500m	3:44.02	-	Sep 15, 1999	↓	Xi'an (CHN)
1999	5000m	13:58.71	-	Sep 18, 1999	↓	Xi'an (CHN)
1999	10000m	29:45.89	-	May 9, 1999	-	Tianjin (CHN)

2009

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:47.95	-	May 15	Chinese Championships
1500m	3:50.18	-	Apr 12	Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing
1500m	3:50.98	-	Apr 10	Zhaoqing Chinese GP, Zhaoqing
1500m-short-track	3:51.53	-	Feb 19	Shanghai Chinese Indoor GP, Shanghai (i)

2008

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:50.64	-	Nov 10	Zhaoqing
1500m	3:51.50	-	Nov 8	Zhaoqing
1500m	4:04.11	-	Oct 11	Chinese Championships
1500m	3:48.66	-	May 23	Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
1500m	3:49.11	-	May 22	Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
1500m	3:48.85	-	Apr 13	Hangzhou Chinese Grand Prix, Hangzhou
1500m	3:49.33	-	Apr 11	Hangzhou Chinese Grand Prix, Hangzhou
1500m-short-track	3:50.75	-	Jan 26	Shanghai Chinese Indoor GP, Shanghai (i)

2007

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:46.96	-	Aug 3	Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
1500m	3:49.19	-	Jul 23	Guangzhou Chinese University Championships, Guangzhou
1500m	3:52.51	-	Jul 22	Guangzhou Chinese University Championships, Guangzhou
5000m	14:43.18	-	Jul 22	Guangzhou Chinese University Championships, Guangzhou
1500m	3:48.90	-	Jul 7	Wuhan National Grand Prix, Wuhan
1500m	3:50.48	-	Jun 9	Suzhou World Championships Trials, Suzhou

2006

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:12.95	-	Aug 19	Birmingham Norwich Union International, Birmingham
1500m	3:53.06	-	Aug 5	Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
1500m	3:55.78	-	Aug 4	Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
1500m	3:50.23	-	Jul 1	Beijing
5000m	14:23.90	-	Jun 11	Victoria International Track Classic, Victoria
1500m	3:46.77	-	Jun 8	Burnaby Harry Jerome Track Classic, Burnaby
800m	1:52.71	-	Jun 4	Abbotsford Lafarge International Track Classic, Abbotsford
1500m	3:46.71	-	May 21	Carson adidas Track Classic, Carson, CA
1500m	3:44.40	-	Apr 30	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m	8:07.02	-	Apr 7	Los Angeles Rafer Johnson/JJK Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
1500m	3:48.63	-	Mar 4	Seattle UW Last Chance Qualifier, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:07.00	-	Mar 4	Seattle UW Last Chance Qualifier, Seattle, WA (i)

2005

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:40.88	-	Oct 19	Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
1500m	3:45.08	-	Oct 18	Nanjing Chinese National Games, Nanjing
800m	1:55.60	-	Jun 20	Chinese Championships
1500m	3:50.15	-	Jun 20	Chinese Championships
1500m	3:51.70	-	Jun 19	Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
1500m	3:48.34	-	Apr 24	Zhongshan Chinese National GP, Zhongshan
800m	1:59.43	-	Apr 24	Zhongshan Chinese National GP, Zhongshan
800m	1:51.33	-	Apr 23	Zhongshan Chinese National GP, Zhongshan

2004

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:50.28	-	Aug 20	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1500m	3:50.28	-	Aug 18	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1500m	3:47.11	-	Aug 1	Tianjin Chinese National GP, Tianjin
800m	1:54.44	-	Jul 30	Tianjin Chinese National GP, Tianjin
1500m	3:47.65	-	Jul 18	Beijing Chinese National GP, Beijing
800m	1:52.90	-	Jul 17	Beijing Chinese National GP, Beijing
800m	1:56.38	-	May 23	Chinese Championships
800m	1:51.81	-	May 22	Chinese Championships
1500m	3:45.70	-	May 21	Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
1500m	3:49.77	-	May 20	Chinese Championships, Shijiazhuang
1500m	3:50.84	-	May 2	Nanjing Chinese National GP, Nanjing
800m	1:53.69	-	May 1	Nanjing Chinese National GP, Nanjing

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zhaobo Dou's 1500 m personal best?

Zhaobo Dou's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.49, set on Oct 24, 2003 in Changsha (CHN), #863 on the all-time list.

Which events does Zhaobo Dou compete in?

Zhaobo Dou competes in the 1500 m and 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Zhaobo Dou perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 3:47.95, set on May 15, 2009 in Yulin (CHN). Last competition: Chinese Championships on May 15, 2009, 3:47.95.