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Zhen Wang

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Zhen Wang

CHNCHNMen
Birth dateAug 24, 1991
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Zhen Wang is a China race walker, born on August 24, 1991. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:17:36 in the 20kmW, 2:31:29 in the 35kmW, 3:53:00 in the 50kmW, 37:44 in the 10Kilometr and 18:49.10 in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 7 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:17:36
10 Kilometres Road
37:44
2016 season best
1:19:12
Mar 5, 2016
2016 season best
Last competition
The XXXI Olympic Games
Aug 12, 2016 · 1:19:14
The XXXI Olympic Games
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 silver
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:17:36, 10 Kilometres Road 37:44, 2016 season best 1:19:12 (Mar 5, 2016) · Last competition: The XXXI Olympic Games, Aug 12, 2016, 1:19:14 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 silver · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:17:36
2:31:29
3:53:00
37:44
18:49.10
2:08:46
38:23.73
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1-12
World Championships-2-2
Total1214

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
10,000Metr
38:53.11-May 21, 2016
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2016
20kmW
1:19:12-Mar 5, 2016
↑
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2015
10,000Metr
38:23.73-Feb 8, 2015
↑
-
2015
10Kilometr
40:37-Sep 27, 2015
↓
-
2015
20kmW
1:18:00-Jun 6, 2015
↑
-
2014
5000m-short-track
18:49.10-Sep 13, 2014
↑
-
2014
20kmW
1:19:40-May 4, 2014
↑
IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2013
20kmW
1:19:08-Mar 17, 2013
↑
-
2012
10,000Metr
38:30.38-Sep 16, 2012
↑
-
2012
10Kilometr
39:27-Sep 14, 2012
↓
-
2012
20kmW
1:17:36-Mar 30, 2012
↑
-
2012
35kmW
2:31:29-Jan 29, 2012--
2011
10Kilometr
38:50-Sep 17, 2011
↓
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2011
10,000Metr
41:23.64-Jun 12, 2011
↑
-
2011
20kmW
1:18:30-Apr 22, 2011
↑
-
2010
10Kilometr
37:44-Sep 18, 2010
↓
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2010
20kmW
1:20:42-Apr 20, 2010
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-
2009
5000m-short-track
20:16.04-Aug 20, 2009
↑
-
2009
10Kilometr
41:23-Jun 19, 2009
↓
-
2009
20kmW
1:22:10-Oct 22, 2009
↑
-
2009
30Kilometr
2:13:22-Mar 22, 2009
↓
-
2009
50kmW
3:53:00-Oct 26, 2009--
2008
10Kilometr
40:03-Oct 23, 2008
↓
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2008
20kmW
1:28:01-Sep 19, 2008
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2008
30Kilometr
2:08:46-Mar 16, 2008
↓
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2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:19:14-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
20kmW
1:20:17-May 28La Coruña Gran Premio Cantones, La Coruña
10,000Metr
38:53.11-May 21Asti Regional Championships, Asti
20kmW
1:19:22-May 7IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
20kmW
1:19:12-Mar 5Huangshan

2015

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
40:37-Sep 27Suzhou
20kmW
1:19:29-Sep 6Changbaishan
20kmW
1:19:29-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:19:29-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:18:00-Jun 6La Coruña Gran Premio Cantones, La Coruña
10,000Metr
39:29.54-May 9Torino Italian Club Championships, Torino
20kmW
1:19:29-Mar 20Beijing
10,000Metr
38:23.73-Feb 8Genova

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:19:45-Sep 28Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
5000m-short-track
18:49.10-Sep 13Fossano
20kmW
1:19:40-May 4IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:19:40-May 3IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
20kmW
1:19:54-May 11Shenyang
20kmW
1:19:08-Mar 17Lugano Trophy - Memorial Mario Albisetti, Lugano

2012

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
38:30.38-Sep 16Tianjin
10Kilometr
39:27-Sep 14Erdos IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, Erdos
20kmW
1:19:25-Aug 4The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
20kmW
1:19:25-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
10,000Metr
39:50.53-Jul 18Race Walking Meet, Saluzzo
20kmW
1:19:13-May 12IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:17:36-Mar 30Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
10Kilometr
41:24-Mar 11Andria Italian Race Walking Gran Prix, Andria
35kmW
2:31:29-Jan 29Latina Race Walking Meeting, Latina

2011

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
38:50-Sep 17La Coruña IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, La Coruña
20kmW
1:20:54-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
20kmW
1:20:54-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
20kmW
1:19:46-Jun 26Dublin Grand Prix of Race Walking, Dublin
10,000Metr
41:23.64-Jun 12Mondovi Primavera Meeting, Mondovi
20kmW
1:24:24-May 30UKA Race Walking Championships, London
20kmW
1:18:30-Apr 22Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
20kmW
1:18:37-Mar 20Lugano Memorial Mario Albisetti, Lugano

2010

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
37:44-Sep 18Beijing IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, Beijing
20kmW
1:26:49-May 16IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
20kmW
1:26:49-May 15IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
20kmW
1:23:49-May 1Sesto San Giovanni IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Sesto San Giovanni
20kmW
1:20:42-Apr 20-
20kmW
1:20:42-Apr 10Rio Maior IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
20kmW
1:22:03-Mar 14Lugano Memorial Mario Albisetti, Lugano

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:00-Oct 26Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
20kmW
1:22:10-Oct 22Jinan Chinese National Games, Jinan
5000m-short-track
20:16.04-Aug 20Changsha
10Kilometr
41:23-Jun 19Huhehaote - U20 Events
30Kilometr
2:13:22-Mar 22Baoji Chinese Race Walking Junior Championships, Baoji - U20 Events

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
40:03-Oct 23Chinese Race Walking Championships, Xintai - U18 Events
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Honours

🥇

The XXXI Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2016
🥇

IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2016
🥈

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2015
6

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2014
🥇

Incheon Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2014
🥉

The XXX Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2012
🥇

Erdos IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2012
🥇

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2012
🥇

La Coruña IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
🥈

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
🥇

Beijing IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zhen Wang's 20 km race walk personal best?

Zhen Wang's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:17:36, set on Mar 30, 2012 in Taicang (CHN).

Which events does Zhen Wang compete in?

Zhen Wang competes in the 20 km race walk and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Zhen Wang perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 1:19:12, set on Mar 5, 2016. Last competition: The XXXI Olympic Games on Aug 12, 2016, 1:19:14.

How many medals has Zhen Wang won?

Zhen Wang has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.