Wang Jiali
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Wang Jiali is a Chinese long-distance runner who specialises in marathon
running. She has won marathons in Zhengzhou
and Beijing
, as well as having won a bronze medal from the Asian Athletics Championships.
Her first major marathon appearance came at the 2007 Beijing International Marathon, but she did not managed to make the top ten. She set a personal best of 2:26:34 to win the Zhengzhou-Kaifeng International Marathon in March 2008, a mark which ranked her as the fifth fastest Chinese woman that year. Her next marathon outing came in April at the Good Luck Beijing test event for the upcoming 2008 Olympic marathon
, and although she was among the leaders for much of the race, she dropped out and failed to finish. Wang returned to the Beijing Marathon in October and took seventh place in a race dominated by her compatriot Bai Xue
.
Wang had a podium finish at the 2009 Xiamen International Marathon
, coming third as part of a Chinese sweep of the medals along with Chen Rong
and Zhang Yingying
.Cartier, Cyrille (2009-01-03). Muturi cruises to 2:08:51 course record in Xiamen. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-10-24. At the Dalian International Marathon
she took second place behind Zhu Yingying in the women's race. As a result of these performances, she was selected as a back-up runner for the Chinese marathon squad at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
, but ultimately she did not compete. In November that year she did compete at the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships
and she earned a bronze medal
on home turf in the 10,000 metres, finishing behind Bai Xue
and Kavita Raut
.
She entered the Nagoya Women's Marathon but had a poor performance, crossing the line after more than two hours and forty minutes to finish in twentieth place. She took fourth in Dalian the following month. Despite a disappointing start to the season, she went on to take a major win in October at the Beijing Marathon. She pushed ahead of Chen Rong to take the title in a time of 2:29:31– her second fastest ever run. She was the first Chinese home at the Xiamen Marathon, taking third place on the podium.
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
running. She has won marathons in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou , is the capital and largest city of Henan province in north-central China. A prefecture-level city, it also serves as the political, economic, technological, and educational centre of the province, as well as a major transportation hub for Central China...
and Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, as well as having won a bronze medal from the Asian Athletics Championships.
Her first major marathon appearance came at the 2007 Beijing International Marathon, but she did not managed to make the top ten. She set a personal best of 2:26:34 to win the Zhengzhou-Kaifeng International Marathon in March 2008, a mark which ranked her as the fifth fastest Chinese woman that year. Her next marathon outing came in April at the Good Luck Beijing test event for the upcoming 2008 Olympic marathon
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics were held during the last 10 days of the games, from August 15 to August 24, 2008, at the Beijing National Stadium. The Olympic sport of athletics is split into four distinct sets of events: track and field events, road running events, and racewalking...
, and although she was among the leaders for much of the race, she dropped out and failed to finish. Wang returned to the Beijing Marathon in October and took seventh place in a race dominated by her compatriot Bai Xue
Bai Xue
Bai Xue is a female Chinese long-distance runner who specializes in the 10,000 metres.-Career:Bai won both the 5000 and the 10,000 metres at the 2005 Asian Championships, and finished fourth in 10,000 m at the 2006 World Junior Championships. She finished twenty-first in the 10,000 metres at the...
.
Wang had a podium finish at the 2009 Xiamen International Marathon
Xiamen International Marathon
The Xiamen International Marathon is an annual marathon race held in January in the coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian province, People's Republic of China. It is one of the prominent marathon races of the year...
, coming third as part of a Chinese sweep of the medals along with Chen Rong
Chen Rong (athlete)
Chen Rong is a female Chinese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. She represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics....
and Zhang Yingying
Zhang Yingying
Zhang Yingying is a Chinese runner. At only 18 years she already qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics to represent China at the 5.000m, 10.000m and the marathon.-Career highlights:Marathons-Personal bests:-External links:* *...
.Cartier, Cyrille (2009-01-03). Muturi cruises to 2:08:51 course record in Xiamen. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-10-24. At the Dalian International Marathon
Dalian International Marathon
The Dalian International Marathon Race is an annual footrace over the marathon distance held in Dalian, China. It is recognized by IRRA and China Athletic Association of Road Running Committee. It was first held in 1987.- Winners :Key:-References:...
she took second place behind Zhu Yingying in the women's race. As a result of these performances, she was selected as a back-up runner for the Chinese marathon squad at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
2009 World Championships in Athletics
The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics were held in Berlin, Germany from 15–23 August 2009. The majority of events took place in the Olympiastadion, while the marathon and racewalking events started and finished at the Brandenburg Gate....
, but ultimately she did not compete. In November that year she did compete at the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships
2009 Asian Athletics Championships
The 18th Asian Athletics Championships were held in Guangzhou, China in 2009.- Track :- Field :- Track :- Field :- Medal table :-References:*. IAAF . Retrieved on 2011-07-09.*. IAAF . Retrieved on 2011-07-09....
and she earned a bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
on home turf in the 10,000 metres, finishing behind Bai Xue
Bai Xue
Bai Xue is a female Chinese long-distance runner who specializes in the 10,000 metres.-Career:Bai won both the 5000 and the 10,000 metres at the 2005 Asian Championships, and finished fourth in 10,000 m at the 2006 World Junior Championships. She finished twenty-first in the 10,000 metres at the...
and Kavita Raut
Kavita Raut
Kavita Raut is an Indian long-distance runner from Nashik, Maharashtra. She holds the current Indian National record for 10 km road running with a mark of 34:32. She won the bronze medal in 10,000 metres race at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the first individual track medal by an Indian woman...
.
She entered the Nagoya Women's Marathon but had a poor performance, crossing the line after more than two hours and forty minutes to finish in twentieth place. She took fourth in Dalian the following month. Despite a disappointing start to the season, she went on to take a major win in October at the Beijing Marathon. She pushed ahead of Chen Rong to take the title in a time of 2:29:31– her second fastest ever run. She was the first Chinese home at the Xiamen Marathon, taking third place on the podium.