HJ
Hyunmyeong Joo
KORMenBirth dateMay 31, 1997
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Hyunmyeong Joo is a South Korea race walker, born on May 31, 1997. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.
His personal bests include 1:22:12 in the 20kmW, 2:34:22 in the 35kmW, 4:02:38 in the 50kmW, 2:06:32 in the 30Kilometr and 39:46.89 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 4 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.
Key facts
Half Marathon Race Walk
1:27:08
20 km race walk
1:22:12
2026 season best
1:27:08
Feb 15, 2026 · Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN)
Age
29 years old
As of Sep 22, 2026: Half Marathon Race Walk 1:27:08, 20 km race walk 1:22:12, 2026 season best 1:27:08 (Feb 15, 2026, Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN)) · Last competition: 80th Korean Championships, May 12, 2026, 2:06:32 · 29 years old
PB
Personal bests
20kmW
1:22:12
35kmW
2:34:22
50kmW
4:02:38
30Kilometr
2:06:32
10,000Metr
39:46.89
MarathonRa
3:05:05
HalfMarath
1:27:08
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20kmW | 1:22:44 | - | Jan 1, 2026 | ↑ | New Year Race Walk in Tokyo |
| 2026 | HalfMarath | 1:27:08 | - | Feb 15, 2026 | - | Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships |
| 2026 | 30Kilometr | 2:06:32 | - | May 12, 2026 | - | 80th Korean Championships |
| 2026 | MarathonRa | 3:05:05 | - | Mar 15, 2026 | ↑ | Asian Race Walking Championships |
| 2025 | 10,000Metr | 40:55.07 | - | May 1, 2025 | ↑ | Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships 2025, Naju Sports Complex, Naju |
| 2025 | 20kmW | 1:22:14 | - | Oct 21, 2025 | ↑ | 106th National Sports Festival, Busan Asiad Stadium, Busan |
| 2024 | 10,000Metr | 40:41.33 | - | Sep 11, 2024 | ↑ | 35th National Club Athletics Meeting, Seocheon Sports Complex, Seocheon |
| 2024 | 20kmW | 1:23:56 | - | May 4, 2024 | ↑ | 52nd Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
| 2024 | MarathonRa | 3:28:01 | - | Apr 21, 2024 | ↑ | World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 39:46.89 | - | Mar 29, 2023 | - | 2023 Iksan KTFL National Club Meeting, Iksan Stadium, Iksan |
| 2023 | 10,000Metr | 39:46.89 | - | Mar 29, 2023 | ↑ | 2023 Iksan KTFL National Club Meeting, Iksan Stadium, Iksan |
| 2023 | 20kmW | 1:22:53 | - | Oct 17, 2023 | ↑ | 104th National Sports Festival, Mokpo |
| 2023 | 35kmW | 2:34:22 | - | May 6, 2023 | ↑ | 51st Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
| 2022 | 10,000Metr | 41:54.80 | - | Mar 30, 2022 | ↑ | Yeosu (KOR) |
| 2022 | 20kmW | 1:24:40 | - | Oct 11, 2022 | ↑ | Ulsan (KOR) |
| 2022 | 35kmW | 2:42:22 | - | Apr 19, 2022 | ↑ | National Division Athletics Championships, Daegu |
| 2021 | 10,000Metr | 41:28.65 | - | Apr 21, 2021 | ↑ | Yecheon (KOR) |
| 2021 | 20kmW | 1:26:48 | - | Jun 5, 2021 | ↑ | KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon |
| 2020 | 20kmW | 1:22:12 | - | Oct 20, 2020 | ↑ | Yecheon (KOR) |
| 2019 | 20kmW | 1:22:17 | - | Mar 17, 2019 | ↑ | Asian Race Walking Championships |
| 2018 | 10,000Metr | 40:48.82 | - | Sep 29, 2018 | ↑ | Youngju (KOR) |
| 2018 | 20kmW | 1:22:34 | - | Oct 16, 2018 | ↑ | Iksan (KOR) |
| 2018 | 50kmW | 4:02:38 | - | May 5, 2018 | - | IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships |
| 2017 | 10,000Metr | 43:00.56 | - | Sep 24, 2017 | ↑ | Gumi (KOR) |
| 2017 | 20kmW | 1:25:51 | - | Mar 19, 2017 | ↑ | Nomi (JPN) |
| 2016 | 10,000Metr | 42:44.48 | - | Jul 23, 2016 | ↑ | IAAF World U20 Championships |
| 2016 | 20kmW | 1:33:35 | - | May 7, 2016 | ↑ | IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships |
| 2014 | 8x100Metre | 1:52.13 | - | Aug 26, 2014 | - | Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing |
| 2014 | 10,000Metr | 43:51.89 | - | Aug 24, 2014 | ↑ | Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing |
2026
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30Kilometr | 2:06:32 | - | May 12 | 80th Korean Championships |
MarathonRa | 3:05:05 | - | Mar 15 | Asian Race Walking Championships |
HalfMarath | 1:27:08 | - | Feb 15 | Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships |
20kmW | 1:22:44 | - | Jan 1 | New Year Race Walk in Tokyo |
2025
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20kmW | 1:22:14 | - | Oct 21 | 106th National Sports Festival, Busan Asiad Stadium, Busan |
20kmW | 1:22:14 | - | Oct 19 | 106th National Sports Festival, Busan Asiad Stadium, Busan |
20kmW | 1:27:12 | - | Jun 21 | 79th Korean Championships |
20kmW | 1:23:57 | - | May 28 | 26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
20kmW | 1:23:57 | - | May 27 | 26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
10,000Metr | 40:55.07 | - | May 1 | Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships 2025, Naju Sports Complex, Naju |
10Kilometr | 40:55.07 | - | Apr 30 | Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships 2025, Naju Sports Complex, Naju |
20kmW | 1:22:47 | - | Apr 22 | National Selection Meeting for 2025 Gumi Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
20kmW | 1:22:47 | - | Apr 21 | National Selection Meeting for 2025 Gumi Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
20kmW | 1:23:43 | - | Mar 16 | Asian Race Walking Championships |
20kmW | 1:22:55 | - | Feb 16 | Japenese 20km Race Walking Championships |
2024
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20kmW | 1:24:23 | - | Oct 15 | 105th National Sports Festival, Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae |
20kmW | 1:24:23 | - | Oct 14 | 105th National Sports Festival, Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae |
10,000Metr | 40:41.33 | - | Sep 11 | 35th National Club Athletics Meeting, Seocheon Sports Complex, Seocheon |
10Kilometr | 40:41.33 | - | Sep 10 | 35th National Club Athletics Meeting, Seocheon Sports Complex, Seocheon |
20kmW | 1:27:27 | - | Jun 16 | 53rd National Division Athletics Championships, Mokpo Stadium, Mokpo |
10,000Metr | 42:36.58 | - | May 22 | Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Meeting, Naju Sports Complex, Naju |
10Kilometr | 42:36.58 | - | May 21 | Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Meeting, Naju Sports Complex, Naju |
20kmW | 1:23:56 | - | May 4 | 52nd Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
20kmW | 1:23:56 | - | May 3 | 52nd Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
MarathonRa | 3:28:01 | - | Apr 21 | World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya |
2023
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20kmW | 1:22:53 | - | Oct 17 | 104th National Sports Festival, Mokpo |
20kmW | 1:22:53 | - | Oct 16 | 104th National Sports Festival, Mokpo |
20kmW | 1:31:35 | - | Aug 5 | FISU World University Games, Shuangliu Sports Centre, Chengdu |
20kmW | 1:31:35 | - | Aug 1 | FISU World University Games, Shuangliu Sports Centre, Chengdu |
10Kilometr | 42:42.84 | - | May 25 | 2023 Yecheon KTFL Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
10,000Metr | 42:42.84 | - | May 23 | 2023 Yecheon KTFL Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
35kmW | 2:34:22 | - | May 8 | 51st Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
35kmW | 2:34:22 | - | May 6 | 51st Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
10Kilometr | 39:46.89 | - | Mar 29 | 2023 Iksan KTFL National Club Meeting, Iksan Stadium, Iksan |
10,000Metr | 39:46.89 | - | Mar 29 | 2023 Iksan KTFL National Club Meeting, Iksan Stadium, Iksan |
20kmW | 1:25:45 | - | Feb 19 | Japanese Race Walking Championships |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20kmW | 1:24:40 | - | Oct 11 | National Games, Ulsan |
10,000Metr | 41:57.96 | - | Sep 6 | National Club Athletics Meeting, Yecheon |
20kmW | 1:27:51 | - | Jun 24 | Korean Championships, Jeongseon |
10,000Metr | 42:13.58 | - | May 4 | National Club Meeting, Naju |
35kmW | 2:42:22 | - | Apr 22 | National Division Athletics Championships, Daegu |
35kmW | 2:42:22 | - | Apr 19 | National Division Athletics Championships, Daegu |
10,000Metr | 41:54.80 | - | Mar 30 | National Club Championships, Yeosu |
2021
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10,000Metr | 43:40.77 | - | Jul 7 | National Clubs Athletics Meeting, Goseong |
20kmW | 1:29:49 | - | Jun 27 | Korean Championships, Jeongseon |
10,000Metr | 42:15.49 | - | Jun 15 | National Division Athletics Championships, Iksan |
20kmW | 1:26:48 | - | Jun 6 | KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon |
20kmW | 1:26:48 | - | Jun 5 | KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon |
10,000Metr | 41:28.65 | - | Apr 21 | Korean Club Championships, Yecheon |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20kmW | 1:22:12 | - | Oct 20 | Korean University Championships, Yecheon |
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Honours
7
202526th Asian Athletics Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
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202579th Korean Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
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2022Korean Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
🥇
2021Korean Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
🥉
2018Jakarta Asian Games
50 Kilometres Race Walk
🥇
2018Korean Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Hyunmyeong Joo's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best?
Hyunmyeong Joo's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best is 1:27:08, set on Feb 15, 2026 in Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN).
Which events does Hyunmyeong Joo compete in?
Hyunmyeong Joo competes in the Half Marathon Race Walk and 20 km race walk.
How did Hyunmyeong Joo perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:27:08, set on Feb 15, 2026 in Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN). Last competition: 80th Korean Championships on May 12, 2026, 2:06:32.