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Eun-jung Lee

Eun-jung Lee

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Birth dateApr 21, 1981
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Eun-jung Lee is a South Korea long-distance runner, born on April 21, 1981. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:43.12 in the 3000m, 15:41.67 in the 5000m, 32:43.35 in the 10000m, 1:11:15 in the Semi and 2:26:17 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:17
Half Marathon
1:11:15
2010 season best
2:32:22
Apr 11, 2010 · Daegu (KOR)
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:26:17 (#684 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:15, 2010 season best 2:32:22 (Apr 11, 2010, Daegu (KOR)) · 45 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
3000mSt
12:09.49-Sep 7, 2010-Taebaek (KOR)
2010
Semi
1:13:35-Feb 28, 2010
Koyang (KOR)
2010
Marathon
2:32:22-Apr 11, 2010
Daegu (KOR)
2008
5000m
16:05.57-Oct 11, 2008
Yeochun (KOR)
2008
Semi
1:12:16-Jun 15, 2008
Sapporo (JPN)
2008
Marathon
2:29:32-Mar 16, 2008
Seoul (KOR)
2007
3000m
9:43.12-Jun 10, 2007-Abashiri (JPN)
2007
5000m
16:13.54-Jun 14, 2007
Kitakami (JPN)
2007
10000m
33:47.55-Oct 12, 2007
Gwangju (KOR)
2007
Semi
1:12:34-Oct 14, 2007
Gwangju (KOR)
2007
Marathon
2:29:32-Nov 4, 2007
Seoul (KOR)
2005
5000m
15:41.67-Sep 3, 2005
Incheon (KOR)
2005
10000m
32:43.35-Jun 29, 2005
Fukagawa (JPN)
2005
Semi
1:11:15-Apr 3, 2005
Berlin (GER)
2004
5000m
15:54.44-Oct 9, 2004
Chungbuk (KOR)
2004
10000m
33:51.14-Oct 9, 2004
Chungbuk (KOR)
2004
Marathon
2:26:17-Mar 14, 2004
Seoul (KOR)
2003
5000m
16:38.23-Jun 4, 2003
Korean Championships
2003
Semi
1:14:42-Oct 14, 2003
Chunju (KOR)
2003
Marathon
2:32:55-Nov 2, 2003
Seoul (KOR)
2002
10000m
34:22.25-Jun 12, 2002
Korean Championships
2002
Semi
1:15:51-Feb 24, 2002
Kwangyang (KOR)
2001
Semi
1:19:11-Feb 25, 2001
Kwangyang (KOR)

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
12:09.49-Sep 7Taebaek
Marathon
2:32:22-Apr 11Daegu International Marathon, Daegu
Semi
1:13:35-Feb 28Koyang Half Marathon, Koyang
Semi
1:13:37-Feb 7Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:12-Oct 12Yeochun Korean Sports Festival, Yeochun
5000m
16:05.57-Oct 11Yeochun Korean Sports Festival, Yeochun
Marathon
2:33:07-Aug 17The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:33:07-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Semi
1:12:16-Jun 15Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
16:18.10-May 31Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
Marathon
2:29:32-Mar 16Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2007

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:32-Nov 4Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:12:34-Oct 14Gwangju National Sport Games, Gwangju
10000m
33:47.55-Oct 12Gwangju National Sport Games, Gwangju
5000m
16:13.54-Jun 14Kitakami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitakami
3000m
9:43.12-Jun 10Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
10000m
34:37.57-Jun 3Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
5000m
16:24.55-May 26Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka

2005

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:23.84-Oct 15Ulsan Korean National Games, Ulsan
5000m
16:37.97-Sep 23Daegu International Athletics Competition, Daegu
5000m
15:41.67-Sep 3Incheon Asian Championships, Incheon
Semi
1:14:31-Aug 20Izmir Universiade
10000m
32:43.35-Jun 29Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
5000m
15:42.62-Jun 25Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
5000m
15:55.12-Jun 11Gyeonggi Do Samsung Int. Distance Challenge, Gyeonggi-Do
Semi
1:11:15-Apr 3Berlin Bewag Half Marathon, Berlin
Semi
1:11:36-Feb 27Half Marathon, Inuyama

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:51.14-Oct 9Chungbuk
5000m
15:54.44-Oct 9Chungbuk
Marathon
2:37:23-Aug 22The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:37:23-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:26:17-Mar 14Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:55-Nov 2Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:14:42-Oct 14Chunju Half Marathon, Chunju
5000m
16:38.23-Jun 4Korean Championships
Marathon
2:35:18-Mar 16Seoul Dong-A Marathon, Seoul

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:22.25-Jun 12Korean Championships
Semi
1:18:50-Apr 28Incheon Half Marathon, Incheon
Semi
1:15:51-Feb 24Kwangyang Chosun Half Marathon, Kwangyang

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:19:11-Feb 25Kwangyang Chosun Half Marathon, Kwangyang

Honours

🥈

Incheon Asian Championships

5000 Metres

2005
🥇

Izmir Universiade

Half Marathon

2005
🥈

Incheon Asian Championships

5000 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Eun-jung Lee's Marathon personal best?

Eun-jung Lee's Marathon personal best is 2:26:17, set on Mar 14, 2004 in Seoul (KOR), #684 on the all-time list.

Which events does Eun-jung Lee compete in?

Eun-jung Lee competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Eun-jung Lee perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 2:32:22, set on Apr 11, 2010 in Daegu (KOR).