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Bong-Sil Ham

Bong-Sil Ham

PRKPRKWomen
Birth dateJul 24, 1974
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Bong-Sil Ham is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on July 24, 1974. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 15:37.5h in the 5000m, 34:35.30 in the 10000m, 1:15:24 in the Semi and 2:25:31 in the Marathon. She has earned 6 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:31
#553 all-time
5000 m
15:37.5h
2005 season best
2:31:46
Apr 10, 2005 · Pyongyang (PRK)
2005 season best
Last competition
Incheon Asian Championships
Sep 1, 2005 · 34:35.30
Incheon Asian Championships
Record
National record · 5000 m 15:37.5h
National record
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:25:31 (#553 all-time), 5000 m 15:37.5h, 2005 season best 2:31:46 (Apr 10, 2005, Pyongyang (PRK)) · Last competition: Incheon Asian Championships, Sep 1, 2005, 34:35.30 · National record (5000 m) · 52 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
10000m
34:35.30-Sep 1, 2005
↑
Incheon Asian Championships
2005
Marathon
2:31:46-Apr 10, 2005
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2004
Marathon
2:28:32-Mar 27, 2004
↓
Chinese Marathon Championships
2003
5000m
16:09.20-Dec 7, 2003
↓
Catania (ITA)
2003
Marathon
2:25:31-Aug 31, 2003
↓
IAAF World Championships
2002
5000m
15:37.5h-Apr 30, 2002
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2002
10000m
34:44.92-Aug 10, 2002
↑
Colombo (SRI)
2002
Marathon
2:26:23-Apr 7, 2002
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2001
Semi
1:15:24-Sep 1, 2001-Beijing (CHN)
2001
Marathon
2:29:44-Apr 15, 2001
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2000
Marathon
2:27:07-Sep 24, 2000
↓
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
Marathon
2:35:05-Dec 5, 1999
↓
Macao (MAC)
1995
Marathon
2:30:28-Oct 29, 1995
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
1993
5000m
15:40.0h-Oct 9, 1993
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:35.30-Sep 1Incheon Asian Championships
Marathon
2:31:46-Apr 10Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon, Pyongyang

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:28:32-Mar 27Chinese Marathon Championships

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:09.20-Dec 7Catania CISM Military World Games, Catania
Marathon
2:25:31-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:25:31-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:27:48-Apr 13Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:35-Oct 13Busan Asian Games, Busan
5000m
15:42.88-Aug 12Colombo Asian Championships, Colombo
10000m
34:44.92-Aug 10Colombo Asian Championships, Colombo
5000m
15:37.5HT-Apr 30Pyongyang
Marathon
2:26:23-Apr 7Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:24-Sep 1Beijing Universiade, Beijing
Marathon
2:29:44-Apr 15Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:07-Sep 24The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon
2:27:07-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon
2:29:08-Apr 16London Marathon

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:05-Dec 5Macao International Marathon, Macao

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:28-Oct 29Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:40.0HT-Oct 9Pyongyang

Honours

🥉

Incheon Asian Championships

10,000 Metres

2005
🥉

Incheon Asian Championships

10,000 Metres

2005
5

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

2003
🥇

Colombo Asian Championships

5000 Metres

2002
🥇

Busan Asian Games

Marathon

2002
🥇

Colombo Asian Championships

10,000 Metres

2002
🥇

Colombo Asian Championships

5000 Metres

2002
🥇

Colombo Asian Championships

10,000 Metres

2002
🥇

Beijing Universiade

Half Marathon

2001
8

The XXVII Olympic Games

Marathon

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bong-Sil Ham's Marathon personal best?

Bong-Sil Ham's Marathon personal best is 2:25:31, set on Aug 31, 2003 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #553 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bong-Sil Ham compete in?

Bong-Sil Ham competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Bong-Sil Ham perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 2:31:46, set on Apr 10, 2005 in Pyongyang (PRK). Last competition: Incheon Asian Championships on Sep 1, 2005, 34:35.30.