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Bun-Hui Jo

Bun-Hui Jo

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Birth dateNov 29, 1979
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Bun-Hui Jo is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on November 29, 1979. She competes primarily in the Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 1:13:47 in the Semi and 2:27:22 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.

Key facts
Marathon
2:27:22
#895 all-time
Half Marathon
1:13:47
2008 season best
2:37:04
Aug 17, 2008 · National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
2008 season best
Last competition
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Aug 17, 2008 · 2:37:04
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:27:22 (#895 all-time), Half Marathon 1:13:47, 2008 season best 2:37:04 (Aug 17, 2008, National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)) · Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing, Aug 17, 2008, 2:37:04 · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
Marathon
2:37:04-Aug 17, 2008
↑
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007
Marathon
2:28:25-Apr 8, 2007
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2006
Marathon
2:27:22-Apr 8, 2006
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2004
Marathon
2:55:54-Aug 22, 2004
↑
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
Semi
1:13:47-Aug 30, 2003-Daegu Universiade
2003
Marathon
2:29:11-Apr 13, 2003
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2002
Marathon
2:27:36-Oct 20, 2002
↑
Beijing (CHN)
2001
Marathon
2:30:46-Apr 15, 2001
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2000
Marathon
2:38:50-Apr 9, 2000
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:04-Aug 17The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:37:04-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:16-Oct 21Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:28:25-Apr 8Pyongyang International Marathon, Pyongyang

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:22-Apr 9-
Marathon
2:27:22-Apr 8Pyongyang International Marathon, Pyongyang

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:55:54-Aug 22The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:55:54-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:54-Dec 7Palermo Marathon, Palermo
Semi
1:13:47-Aug 30Daegu Universiade
Marathon
2:29:11-Apr 13Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:36-Oct 20-
Marathon
2:27:36-Oct 13Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:28:27-Apr 7Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:46-Apr 15Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:50-Apr 9Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

Honours

🥈

Daegu Universiade

Half Marathon

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bun-Hui Jo's Marathon personal best?

Bun-Hui Jo's Marathon personal best is 2:27:22, set on Apr 8, 2006 in Pyongyang (PRK), #895 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bun-Hui Jo compete in?

Bun-Hui Jo competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Bun-Hui Jo perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 2:37:04, set on Aug 17, 2008 in National Stadium, Beijing (CHN). Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing on Aug 17, 2008, 2:37:04.