Shen Shengfei Explained

Shen Shengfei (born 21 January 1981 in Ningbo, Zhejiang)[1] is a retired Chinese athlete competing in the heptathlon. She represented her country at the 2004 Summer Olympics finishing 27th. She is the heptathlon World Junior Champion from 1998.

Her personal best in the heptathlon is 6263 points from 2001. Her 6185 score, set at the National Games of China before she turned 17, is not recognized[2] by the IAAF as a World Youth Best, but is a superior score to the 5991 points by Tatyana Chernova that is currently recognized.[3]

Competition record

Representing
1998World Junior ChampionshipsAnnecy, Francebgcolor=gold1stHeptathlon5815 pts
Asian GamesBangkok, Thailandbgcolor=gold1stHeptathlon5817 pts
2002Asian GamesBusan, South Koreabgcolor=gold1stHeptathlon5911 pts
2003UniversiadeDaegu, South Korea6thHeptathlon5718 pts
Asian ChampionshipsManila, Philippines3rdHeptathlon5633 pts
2004Olympic GamesAthens, Greece27thHeptathlon4949 pts

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418110244/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sh/shen-shengfei-1.html Shen Shengfei
  2. Note there is not a formal ratification process for Youth bests
  3. Web site: World Athletics.