Wang Junxia
Wang Junxia (simplified Chinese: 王军霞; traditional Chinese: 王軍霞; pinyin: Wáng Jūnxiá; born 19 January 1973) is a Chinese former long-distance runner who is the current world record holder at 3,000 meters. She also held the world record for the 10,000 meters for 23 years, between 1993 and 2016. Her best years lay between 1991 and 1996. Wang was coached by Ma Junren until 1995 and by Mao Dezhen from 1995 to her retirement after the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Born | 19 January 1973 Jiaohe, Jilin City, China |
| Height | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres, 3000 metres, 5000 metres, 10000 metres, Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 1500 metres: 3:51.92 3000 metres: 8:06.11 5000 metres: 14:51.87 10000 metres: 29:31.78 Marathon: 2:24:07 |
Medal record | |
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