Jin-il Lee
- Born
- Jan 12, 1973 (53 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Jin-il Lee is a South Korea middle-distance runner, born on January 12, 1973. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 1:44.14 in the 800m, 3:40.06 in the 1500m, 3:10.19 in the 4x400m and 1:49.60 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.
Personal best · 800 m1:44.14
1998 season best1:46.56Dec 17, 1998 · Bangkok
National record1:44.14800 m
Personal best · 1500 m3:40.06
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:44.14 (#214 all-time), 1500 m 3:40.06, 1998 season best 1:46.56 (Dec 17, 1998, Bangkok (THA)) · National record (800 m) · 53 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 800m | 1:46.56 | – | Dec 17, 1998 | Bangkok (THA) |
| 1994 | 800m | 1:44.14 | – | Jun 17, 1994 | Seoul (KOR) |
| 1994 | 4x400m | 3:10.19 | – | Oct 16, 1994 | Hiroshima (JPN) |
| 1994 | 1500m | 3:40.06 | – | May 11, 1994 | Seoul (KOR) |
| 1993 | 800m | 1:46.49 | – | Oct 12, 1993 | Gwangju (KOR) |
| 1993 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:49.60 | – | Mar 12, 1993 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
| 1992 | 800m | 1:46.34 | – | Sep 19, 1992 | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1992 | 4x400m | 3:11.57 | – | Sep 19, 1992 | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |