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Jung-hyun Yim

Jung-hyun Yim

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Birth dateSep 8, 1987
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Jung-hyun Yim is a South Korea race walker, born on September 8, 1987. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:26:46 in the 20kmW, 3:53:05 in the 50kmW, 41:28 in the 10Kilometr and 42:57.50 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:53:05
10 Kilometres Road
41:28
2013 season best
43:41
Jun 19, 2013
2013 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
Aug 10, 2013 · DQ
IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:53:05, 10 Kilometres Road 41:28, 2013 season best 43:41 (Jun 19, 2013) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva, Aug 10, 2013, DQ · 39 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:26:46
50kmW
3:53:05
10Kilometr
41:28
10,000Metr
42:57.50

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
10Kilometr
43:41-Jun 19, 2013
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2013
20kmW
1:33:56-Jun 6, 2013
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2012
20kmW
1:26:46-Oct 15, 2012
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2012
50kmW
3:56:34-Aug 11, 2012
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The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011
10,000Metr
43:24.37-Jun 21, 2011
↓
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2011
20kmW
1:29:05-Apr 22, 2011
↓
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2011
50kmW
3:53:05-Apr 24, 2011
↑
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2010
10Kilometr
41:28-Sep 18, 2010
↑
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2010
20kmW
1:27:47-Oct 10, 2010
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2010
50kmW
3:53:24-Nov 25, 2010
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2009
20kmW
1:29:42-Oct 20, 2009
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2009
50kmW
4:08:37-Apr 12, 2009
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2008
20kmW
1:27:42-Oct 13, 2008
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2008
50kmW
4:04:43-Oct 26, 2008
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2007
10,000Metr
42:57.50-May 22, 2007
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2007
20kmW
1:27:03-Oct 11, 2007
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2006
10Kilometr
45:20-May 14, 2006
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La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
2006
20kmW
1:29:55-Oct 22, 2006
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2005
10Kilometr
42:47-Dec 13, 2005
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2004
10Kilometr
42:57-Jul 4, 2004
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2003
10Kilometr
44:10-Oct 13, 2003
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2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
10Kilometr
43:41-Jun 19Goseong
20kmW
1:33:56-Jun 6Korean Championships, Yeosu

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:26:46-Oct 15Daegu National Games, Daegu
50kmW
3:56:34-Aug 11The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
3:56:34-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
4:24:35-May 13IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:24:35-May 12IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
10,000Metr
43:24.37-Jun 21Goseong
50kmW
3:53:05-Apr 24Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
20kmW
1:29:05-Apr 22Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang

2010

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:24-Nov 25Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
20kmW
1:27:47-Oct 10Jeonju National Games, Jeonju
10Kilometr
41:28-Sep 18Beijing IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, Beijing
20kmW
1:30:23-May 13Changwon
50kmW
3:55:56-Apr 18Wajima

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:42-Oct 20Daejeon National Games, Daejeon
50kmW
4:08:37-Apr 12Wajima

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:04:43-Oct 26Takahata
20kmW
1:27:42-Oct 13Yeochun Korean Sports Festival, Yeochun
50kmW
4:17:11-May 11Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:17:11-May 10Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:03-Oct 11Gwangju National Sport Games, Gwangju
20kmW
1:32:18-Jun 2Korean Championships, Daegu
10,000Metr
42:57.50-May 22Andong Korean Club Championships, Andong
20kmW
1:28:25-May 1Goyang
20kmW
1:34:28-Mar 24Shenzen IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Shenzhen

2006

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:55-Oct 22Kimchun Korean National Games, Kimchun
10Kilometr
43:53-Jun 15Andong Club Championships, Andong
10Kilometr
45:20-May 14La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
10Kilometr
45:20-May 13La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
10Kilometr
46:11-Mar 25Dudince Junior Race Walking Meeting, Dudince

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
42:47-Dec 13Koyang
10Kilometr
43:49-May 2Mokpo U18, Mokpo

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
44:46-Oct 11Chungbuk HS, Chungbuk
10Kilometr
42:57-Jul 4Goyang Junior, Goyang
10Kilometr
44:22-Jun 18Mokpo

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
44:10-Oct 13Jeonju HS, Jeonju

Honours

4

Guangzhou Asian Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jung-hyun Yim's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Jung-hyun Yim's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:53:05, set on Apr 24, 2011 in Taicang (CHN).

Which events does Jung-hyun Yim compete in?

Jung-hyun Yim competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Jung-hyun Yim perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 43:41, set on Jun 19, 2013. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva on Aug 10, 2013, DQ.