Hye Gyong Kim

PRKPRKWomen
Birth dateMar 9, 1993
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Hye Gyong Kim is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on March 9, 1993. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 9:29.18 in the 3000m, 16:11.6h in the 5000m and 2:27:05 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.

Key facts
Marathon
2:27:05
2018 season best
2:27:31
Apr 8, 2018 · Pyongyang (PRK)
Last competition
Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon
Apr 8, 2018 · 2:27:31
Age
33 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Marathon 2:27:05 (#838 all-time), 2018 season best 2:27:31 (Apr 8, 2018, Pyongyang (PRK)) · Last competition: Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Apr 8, 2018, 2:27:31 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
Marathon
2:27:31-Apr 8, 2018
↑
Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:28:35-Nov 26, 2017
↑
Dongguan (CHN)
2016
Marathon
2:28:36-Aug 14, 2016
↑
The XXXI Olympic Games
2015
5000m
16:11.6h-Apr 24, 2015
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2015
Marathon
2:31:46-Jan 25, 2015
↑
Hong Kong (HKG)
2014
Marathon
2:27:05-Apr 13, 2014
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2013
Marathon
2:28:32-Apr 14, 2013
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2012
3000m
9:29.18-Jun 12, 2012-Colombo (SRI)
2012
5000m
16:32.02-Jun 9, 2012
↑
Colombo (SRI)
2012
Marathon
2:31:29-Apr 8, 2012
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:31-Apr 8Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:35-Nov 26Asian Marathon Championships, Dongguan
Marathon
2:30:29-Aug 6IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon
2:30:29-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon
2:31:49-Apr 9Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:36-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
Marathon
2:28:36-Aug 14The XXXI Olympic Games

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m
16:11.6HT-Apr 24Pyongyang
Marathon
2:31:46-Jan 25Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong - Asian Marathon Ch.

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:38-Oct 2Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
Marathon
2:27:05-Apr 13Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:49-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
Marathon
2:35:49-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
Marathon
2:28:32-Apr 14Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang
Marathon
2:34:46-Apr 14Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:29.18-Jun 12Colombo Asian Junior Championships, Colombo
5000m
16:32.02-Jun 9Colombo Asian Junior Championships, Colombo
Marathon
2:31:29-Apr 8Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

Honours

🥇

Asian Marathon Championships

Marathon

2017
7

Incheon Asian Games

Marathon

2014
8

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

2013
🥈

Colombo Asian Junior Championships

3000 Metres

2012
🥉

Colombo Asian Junior Championships

5000 Metres

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hye Gyong Kim's Marathon personal best?

Hye Gyong Kim's Marathon personal best is 2:27:05, set on Apr 13, 2014 in Pyongyang (PRK), #838 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hye Gyong Kim compete in?

Hye Gyong Kim competes in the Marathon.

How did Hye Gyong Kim perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 2:27:31, set on Apr 8, 2018 in Pyongyang (PRK). Last competition: Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon on Apr 8, 2018, 2:27:31.