Women's World Records vs. US High School Boys
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20km Walk
World Record
1:23:49
Yang Jiayu · 2021-03-20 · Huangshan, China
Record as of 2026-08-03
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Comparison with US High School Boys

The women's world record of 1:23:49 in the 20km Walk represents the pinnacle of elite female performance in this event. Comparison data with US high school boys is not tracked in detail for this event.

This record was set on 2021-03-20 in Huangshan, China. Yang Jiayu set this mark as of 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the women's world record in the 20km Walk?

The women's world record in the 20km Walk is 1:23:49, set by Yang Jiayu on 2021-03-20 in Huangshan, China.

How does the women's 20km Walk world record compare to US high school boys?

The women's 20km Walk world record of 1:23:49 is a world-class performance. Detailed HS comparison data is not tracked for this event.

Who holds the women's world record in the 20km Walk?

Yang Jiayu holds the women's world record in the 20km Walk with a performance of 1:23:49, set in Huangshan, China on 2021-03-20.

How long has the women's 20km Walk world record stood?

This record has stood for 5 years, set in 2021.

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