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Hee-jun Sung

Hee-jun Sung

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Birth dateJun 8, 1974
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Hee-jun Sung is a South Korea jumper, born on June 8, 1974. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.01 in the LJ. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.01
#972 all-time
2001 season best
7.64
May 25, 2001 · Osaka (JPN)
2001 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Long Jump 8.01 (#972 all-time), 2001 season best 7.64 (May 25, 2001, Osaka (JPN)) · 52 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
LJ
7.64+0.9May 25, 2001
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Osaka (JPN)
2000
LJ
7.89+0.0Aug 10, 2000
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Taebaek (KOR)
1999
LJ
8.00+1.9Jun 10, 1999
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Seoul (KOR)
1998
LJ
8.12-Oct 19, 1998
↓
Chungjung (KOR)
1997
LJ
7.92+1.1Jun 22, 1997
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Seoul (KOR)
1996
LJ
7.90+4.1May 21, 1996
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Korean Championships
1995
LJ
7.90-Jun 16, 1995
↓
Seoul (KOR)
1994
LJ
7.96+2.0Oct 11, 1994
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
1992
LJ
7.40+0.0Sep 16, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.58-Oct 14Chunan Korean National Games, Chunan
LJ
7.64+0.9May 25Osaka East Asian Games, Osaka

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
NM-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
LJ
7.89+0.0Aug 10Taebaek

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.72+1.7Oct 13Incheon Korean National Sports Games, Incheon
LJ
7.62+0.6Aug 26IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
LJ
7.62+0.6Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
LJ
8.00+1.9Jun 10Korean Championships, Seoul
LJ
7.99+0.0May 4Daejeon

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.95+0.6Dec 15Bangkok Asian Games, Bangkok
LJ
7.72+0.0Dec 14Bangkok Asian Games, Bangkok
LJ
8.12-Oct 19Daegu
LJ
7.94+0.4Jul 20Fukuoka Asian Championships, Fukuoka
LJ
8.01+0.0Jun 25Chungjung
LJ
7.83+0.7Jun 10Korean Championships

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.63-0.8Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
LJ
7.63-0.8Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
LJ
7.92+1.1Jun 22Seoul
LJ
7.84+1.4May 17Busan 2nd East Asian Games, Busan

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
NM-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
LJ
7.90+4.1May 21Korean Championships

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.90-Jun 16Seoul

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.96+2.0Oct 11Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.40+0.0Sep 16Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

Honours

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Korean Championships

Long Jump

1999
4

Fukuoka Asian Championships

Long Jump

1998
4

Bangkok Asian Games

Long Jump

1998
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Korean Championships

Long Jump

1998
4

Fukuoka Asian Championships

Long Jump

1998
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Korean Championships

Long Jump

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hee-jun Sung's Long Jump personal best?

Hee-jun Sung's Long Jump personal best is 8.01, set on Jun 25, 1998 in Chungjung (KOR), #972 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hee-jun Sung compete in?

Hee-jun Sung competes in the Long Jump.

How did Hee-jun Sung perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 7.64, set on May 25, 2001 in Osaka (JPN).