Yang Yaozu

In this Chinese name, the family name is Yang.
Yang Yaozu
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  China
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2003 Manila 4×100 m
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Manila 200 m
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Incheon 200 m

Yang Yaozu (simplified Chinese: 杨耀祖; traditional Chinese: 楊耀祖; pinyin: Yáng Yàozǔ; born January 9, 1981, in Shanghai) is a Chinese sprinter. His personal best of 20.54 seconds in the 200 metres makes him the joint national record holder in the event. Formerly the number one Chinese sprinter, injuries have affected his performances since the 2006 season.[1]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  China
2000 World Junior Championships Santiago, Chile 10th (sf) 200m 20.96 (wind: -0.5 m/s)
2002 Asian Games Busan, South Korea 3rd 200 m 20.58
2003 Asian Championships Manila, Philippines 3rd 200 m 20.82
2005 Asian Championships Incheon, South Korea 3rd 200 m 20.85
2006 World Cup Athens, Greece 6th 100 m 10.21 PB
Asian Games Doha, Qatar 2nd 200 m 20.71
3rd 4 × 100 m relay 39.62

Personal bests

  • 100 metres - 10.21 s (2006)
  • 200 metres - 20.54 s (2006)

References

  1. ^ Jalava, Mirko (2009-05-18). Teenager’s triples to 17.13m; Huang Haiqiang approaching form - Chinese men’s champs. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-05-18.