CG
Choe Il Gyong

Choe Il Gyong

PRKPRKWomen
Birth dateFeb 19, 2001
Height-
Weight-

Choe Il Gyong is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on February 19, 2001. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 10:00.96 in the 3000m, 17:03.1h in the 5000m, 34:30.4h in the 10000m and 2:26:05 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:05
#643 all-time
2026 season best
2:35:08
Apr 26, 2026 · Dalian (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
The 36th Dalian Marathon
Apr 26, 2026 · 2:35:08
The 36th Dalian Marathon
Age
25 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Marathon 2:26:05 (#643 all-time), 2026 season best 2:35:08 (Apr 26, 2026, Dalian (CHN)) · Last competition: The 36th Dalian Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 2:35:08 · 25 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:35:08-Apr 26, 2026
↓
The 36th Dalian Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:26:05-Apr 6, 2025
↓
Pyongynag International Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:29:05-Mar 24, 2024
↓
Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi
2019
Semi
1:14:35-Apr 7, 2019
↓
Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:34:48-Oct 20, 2019
↓
North Korean Marathon Championships, Pyongyang
2018
5000m
17:34.1h-Apr 19, 2018
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2018
10000m
34:30.4h-Apr 19, 2018
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2018
Semi
1:13:30-Apr 8, 2018
↓
Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon
2017
3000m
10:00.96-May 21, 2017-Asian U18 Championships, Bangkok
2017
5000m
17:03.1h-Sep 4, 2017
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2017
10000m
35:15.0h-Oct 4, 2017
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2017
30Kilometr
1:51:54-Sep 24, 2017--

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:08-Apr 26The 36th Dalian Marathon
Marathon
2:56:48-Jan 18Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:28-Nov 2Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:26:05-Apr 6Pyongynag International Marathon

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:05-Mar 24Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:48-Oct 20North Korean Marathon Championships, Pyongyang
Semi
1:14:35-Apr 7Half Marathon, Pyongyang

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:34.1HT-Apr 19Mangyongdae Prize Competition, Pyongyang
10000m
34:30.4HT-Apr 19Mangyongdae Prize Competition, Pyongyang
Semi
1:13:30-Apr 8Mangyongdae Prize Half Marathon, Pyongyang

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:15.0HT-Oct 4Pyongyang North Korean Championships, Pyongyang
30Kilometr
1:51:54-Sep 24Pyongyang North Korean 30km Road Running Championships, Pyongyang
5000m
17:03.1HT-Sep 4Pyongyang
3000m
10:00.96-May 22Asian U18 Championships, Bangkok
3000m
10:00.96-May 21Asian U18 Championships, Bangkok

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Choe Il Gyong's Marathon personal best?

Choe Il Gyong's Marathon personal best is 2:26:05, set on Apr 6, 2025 in Pyongyang (PRK), #643 on the all-time list.

Which events does Choe Il Gyong compete in?

Choe Il Gyong competes in the Marathon.

How did Choe Il Gyong perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:35:08, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Dalian (CHN). Last competition: The 36th Dalian Marathon on Apr 26, 2026, 2:35:08.