Jihuan Lee

Jihuan Lee is a highly accomplished racewalker from the People’s Republic of China, known for his consistent performance in both national and international competitions, culminating in an Olympic gold medal. After establishing herself as a formidable competitor in national racewalking, Jihuan Lee set a world record of 1:23:49 in 2021, showcasing her mastery of the discipline. Her consistent progression began in 2016 at the Chinese National Racewalking Grand Prix at Huangshan, where she competed in both the 10km and 30km races, securing an 18th-place finish in the 10km event. The following year, she achieved a personal best for the 10km race at the same Grand Prix, completing it in 41 minutes and 23 seconds.

Her triumph followed multiple second-place finishes in Taicang over 20km, making her Olympic win a monumental breakthrough. Cementing her status at the pinnacle of the sport, Lee was also recognized as the overall tour winner of the World Athletics Race Walking Tour in 2024. Her world record performance in 2021 and her consistent high-level achievements continue to solidify her position as a leading figure in international racewalking.