Wang Chunmei
Encyclopedia
Wang Chunmei is a retired Chinese long-distance runner who specialized in the 5000 metres
.
Her personal best time was 15:07.16 minutes, achieved in July 1998 in Rome
. She also had 3:59.48 minutes in the 1500 metres
, achieved in October 1997 in Shanghai
.
5000 metres
The 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event...
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Her personal best time was 15:07.16 minutes, achieved in July 1998 in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. She also had 3:59.48 minutes in the 1500 metres
1500 metres
The 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
, achieved in October 1997 in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
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Achievements
| Representing | ||||
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| 1998 | Asian Championships 1998 Asian Championships in Athletics The 12th Asian Championships in Athletics were held in Fukuoka, Japan in July 1998.- Men :- Women :-Medal table:-External links:*... |
Fukuoka, Japan | 2nd | 1500 m |
| 1st | 5000 m | |||
| World Cup | Madrid, Spain | 4th | 3000 m | |