Yao Miao
| Yao Miao | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1996 Liupanshui, Guizhou, China |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Chinese |
| 💼 Occupation | Trail runner, ultra runner |
| Known for | Trail running champion |
Yao Miao (Chinese: 姚妙, born 26 November 1996) is a Chinese professional trail and ultra runner. She is widely regarded as one of the most prominent Asian athletes in the sport, having achieved multiple significant victories and course records in major international competitions, particularly during her breakout year in 2018.
Career Highlights
Yao Miao's career is marked by several high-profile achievements, showcasing her dominance on the global stage:
- 2025: 2nd place at the OCC (Orsières-Champex-Chamonix)
- 2024: 1st place at the OCC
- 2018: 1st place at the UTMB CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) and set a new course record
- 2018: 1st place at the Hong Kong 100 and set a new course record
- 2018: 2nd place at the Lavaredo Ultra Trail
2025 OCC Performance
In the 2025 OCC, Yao Miao delivered a powerful performance, securing second place in the women's race. She completed the 60.7 km course, which included 3,487 meters of elevation gain, in a time of 5h35m13s. Her performance was a close contest with winner Joyline Chepngeno, highlighting her speed and endurance on the challenging and technical terrain from Orsières to Chamonix.
References
- ↑ "Yao Miao - ITRA". ITRA. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "Miao YAO". World Athletics. Retrieved 9 September 2025. Text " Profile" ignored (help)
- ↑ "Miao Yao wins UTMB OCC". The Running Dutchman. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "Yao Miao: China's local legend". YouTube. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
