Athletes
| # | Athlete | G · S · B | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liu Xiang Men · 2001–12 | 13 Jul 1983 | 60m hurdles, 110m hurdles | 14 gold 4 silver 2 bronze | 20 |
| 2 | Wei Yongli Women · 2011–24 | 11 Oct 1991 | 60m, 100m, 200m +1 | 13 gold 5 silver 5 bronze | 23 |
| 3 | Li Ling (1989) Women · 2009–24 | 6 Jul 1989 | Pole vault | 12 gold 4 silver 0 bronze | 16 |
| 4 | Liang Xiaojing Women · 2014–26 | 7 Apr 1997 | 60m, 100m, relays | 12 gold 3 silver 1 bronze | 16 |
| 5 | Qin Wangping Women · 1999–2006 | 16 Jun 1982 | 100m, 200m, relays | 11 gold 4 silver 3 bronze | 18 |
| 6 | Yan Jiankui Women · 1994–2002 | 19 Mar 1976 | 100m, 200m, relays | 11 gold 1 silver 4 bronze | 16 |
| 7 | Qu Yunxia Women · 1990–94 | 25 Dec 1972 | 800m, 1500m, 3000m +2 | 10 gold 1 silver 2 bronze | 13 |
| 8 | Su Bingtian Men · 2009–21 | 29 Aug 1989 | 60m, 100m, relays | 9 gold 4 silver 7 bronze | 20 |
| 9 | Gong Lijiao Women · 2008–23 | 24 Jan 1989 | Shot put | 9 gold 4 silver 7 bronze | 20 |
| 10 | Xie Zhenye Men · 2010–26 | 17 Aug 1993 | 100m, 200m, relays | 9 gold 3 silver 3 bronze | 15 |
| 11 | Chen Jingwen Women · 2009–15 | 8 Feb 1990 | 400m, relays | 9 gold 1 silver 4 bronze | 14 |
| 12 | Tao Yujia Women · 2004–17 | 16 Feb 1987 | 60m, 100m, 200m +2 | 8 gold 5 silver 4 bronze | 17 |
| 13 | Tang Xiaoyin Women · 2004–13 | 29 Apr 1985 | 400m, relays | 8 gold 3 silver 3 bronze | 14 |
| 14 | Liu Hong Women · 2006–21 | 12 May 1987 | 10,000m race walk, 20 km race walk | 8 gold 3 silver 1 bronze | 12 |
| 15 | Zhong Huandi Women · 1987–94 | 28 Jun 1967 | 3000m, 10,000m, Marathon | 8 gold 3 silver 0 bronze | 11 |
| 16 | Tian Yumei Women · 1985–93 | 28 Dec 1965 | 100m, 200m, relays | 8 gold 1 silver 2 bronze | 11 |
| 17 | Zhang Lianbiao Men · 1991–98 | 10 Apr 1969 | Javelin throw | 8 gold 1 silver 0 bronze | 9 |
| 18 | Zhang Wenxiu Women · 2002–16 | 22 Mar 1986 | Hammer throw | 7 gold 4 silver 3 bronze | 14 |
| 19 | Lin Wei Men · 1992–98 | 16 Oct 1974 | 100m, 200m, relays | 7 gold 3 silver 1 bronze | 11 |
| 20 | Zheng Chen Men · 1985–91 | 4 Jan 1965 | 100m, relays | 7 gold 2 silver 1 bronze | 10 |
| 21 | Wang Junxia Women · 1992–96 | 9 Jan 1973 | 5000m, 10,000m, U20 race | 7 gold 2 silver 0 bronze | 9 |
| 22 | Ma Zhenxia Women · 2014–24 | 1 Aug 1998 | 5000m race walk, 10 km race walk, 10,000m race walk +1 | 7 gold 2 silver 0 bronze | 9 |
| 23 | Li Weinan Men · 1978–87 | 17 Feb 1957 | Discus throw | 7 gold 1 silver 0 bronze | 8 |
| 24 | Bi Zhong Men · 1989–97 | 1 Sep 1968 | Hammer throw | 7 gold 0 silver 1 bronze | 8 |
| 25 | Li Yulian Women · 1997–2001 | 18 Feb 1979 | 400m hurdles, relays | 7 gold 0 silver 1 bronze | 8 |
Only international medals count: national championship titles are left out.