Jae-ung Lee
South KoreaActive- Born
- Sep 16, 2002 (24 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 m
Jae-ung Lee is a South Korea middle-distance runner, born on September 16, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 1:46.51 in the 800m, 3:36.01 in the 1500m, 14:34.56 in the 5000m, 9:21.65 in the 3000mSt and 3:13.21 in the 4x400m. He has earned 7 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.
Personal best · 1500 m3:36.01
2026 season best3:40.57Apr 11, 2026 · Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
National record3:36.011500 m
Personal best · 800 m1:46.51
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.01 (#736 all-time), 800 m 1:46.51, 2026 season best 3:40.57 (Apr 11, 2026, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)) · Last competition: Immobel Infinity EAP Meeting, Stade du Parc de la Dodaine, Nivelles, Jun 27, 2026, 3:49.12 · National record (1500 m) · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:49.49 | – | May 13, 2026 | 80th Korean Championships |
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:40.57 | – | Apr 11, 2026 | 34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:46.51 | – | Jul 19, 2025 | HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:36.01 | – | Jul 16, 2025 | HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in KITAMI, Municipal Stadium, Kitami |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:49.44 | – | Oct 14, 2024 | 105th National Sports Festival, Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:13.21 | – | Oct 16, 2024 | 105th National Sports Festival, Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:41.13 | – | Jul 20, 2024 | Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:49.88 | – | Sep 30, 2023 | Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2023, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |