Ki-young Chu
KORMenKi-young Chu is a South Korea thrower, born on March 4, 1977. He competes primarily in the JT.
His personal bests include 78.92 in the JT. He has earned 2 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.
As of Sep 23, 2026: Javelin Throw 78.92 (#599 all-time), 2007 season best 65.34 (Oct 13, 2007, Gwangju (KOR)) · 49 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | JT | 65.34 | - | Oct 13, 2007 | ↑ | Gwangju (KOR) |
| 2006 | JT | 78.10 | - | May 26, 2006 | ↑ | Korean Championships |
| 2005 | JT | 77.04 | - | Apr 21, 2005 | ↑ | Gwangju (KOR) |
| 2004 | JT | 73.13 | - | Apr 9, 2004 | ↑ | Busan (KOR) |
| 2003 | JT | 72.31 | - | Oct 13, 2003 | ↑ | Jeonju (KOR) |
| 2002 | JT | 78.92 | - | May 2, 2002 | ↑ | Gimcheon (KOR) |
| 2001 | JT | 78.11 | - | Aug 17, 2001 | ↑ | Taebaek (KOR) |
| 2000 | JT | 77.65 | - | Jun 19, 2000 | ↑ | Kimchun (KOR) |
| 1999 | JT | 72.48 | - | Jun 10, 1999 | ↑ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 1998 | JT | 77.96 | - | Jun 10, 1998 | ↑ | Korean Championships |
| 1997 | JT | 77.10 | - | Jun 22, 1997 | ↑ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 1996 | JT | 76.48 | - | May 21, 1996 | ↑ | Korean Championships |
2007
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 65.34 | - | Oct 13 | Gwangju National Sport Games, Gwangju |
2006
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 68.15 | - | Dec 12 | Doha Asian Games |
JT | 72.35 | - | Oct 22 | Kimchun Korean National Games, Kimchun |
JT | 66.45 | - | Sep 28 | Daegu Colorful Athletics Meeting, Daegu |
JT | 70.18 | - | Aug 10 | Taebaek |
JT | 76.27 | - | Jul 9 | Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas |
JT | 77.78 | - | Jun 15 | Andong Club Championships, Andong |
JT | 78.10 | - | May 26 | Korean Championships |
JT | 73.03 | - | Apr 26 | Gwangju |
2005
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 75.59 | - | Nov 3 | Macao East-Asian Games, Macao |
JT | 74.90 | - | Oct 17 | Ulsan Korean National Games, Ulsan |
JT | 72.98 | - | Sep 23 | Daegu International Athletics Competition, Daegu |
JT | 74.72 | - | Sep 3 | Incheon Asian Championships, Incheon |
JT | 70.13 | - | Aug 12 | Taebaek |
JT | 74.61 | - | Jun 4 | Korean Championships |
JT | 77.04 | - | Apr 21 | Gwangju National Division Ch., Gwangju |
JT | 73.62 | - | Apr 7 | Mokpo |
2004
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 69.97 | - | Jun 10 | Korean Championships, Daegu |
JT | 73.13 | - | Apr 9 | Busan |
2003
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 72.31 | - | Oct 13 | Jeonju |
JT | 70.11 | - | Aug 12 | Taebaek |
2002
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 74.47 | - | Nov 12 | Seoul National Games, Seoul |
JT | 76.91 | - | Oct 12 | Busan Asian Games, Busan |
JT | 74.63 | - | Jun 11 | Korean Championships, Uijeongbu |
JT | 73.22 | - | May 18 | Hyderabad Asian GP, Hyderabad |
JT | 78.92 | - | May 2 | Gimcheon College Div I., Gimcheon |
2001
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.56 | - | Oct 13 | Chunan Korean National Games, Chunan |
JT | 78.11 | - | Aug 17 | Taebaek |
2000
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.01 | - | Oct 13 | Busan |
JT | 75.27 | - | Aug 30 | Jakarta Asian Championships |
JT | 77.28 | - | Aug 10 | Taebaek |
JT | 77.65 | - | Jun 19 | Kimchun |
JT | 75.06 | - | May 4 | Jaechun |
1999
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 71.82 | - | Oct 12 | Incheon Korean National Sports Games, Incheon |
JT | 72.48 | - | Jun 10 | Korean Championships, Seoul |
1998
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 70.77 | - | Jul 22 | Fukuoka Asian Championships, Fukuoka |
JT | 77.96 | - | Jun 10 | Korean Championships |
1997
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 72.34 | - | Aug 28 | Catania Universiade, Catania |
JT | 70.84 | - | Aug 3 | IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
JT | 70.84 | - | Aug 2 | IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
JT | 77.10 | - | Jun 22 | Seoul |
1996
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 71.60 | - | Aug 25 | Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships, SIAC Homebush, Sydney |
JT | 71.10 | - | Aug 23 | Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships, SIAC Homebush, Sydney |
JT | 71.42 | - | Aug 2 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
JT | 71.42 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
JT | 76.48 | - | May 21 | Korean Championships |
Honours
Doha Asian Games
Javelin Throw
Incheon Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Incheon Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Busan Asian Games
Javelin Throw
Jakarta Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Jakarta Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Fukuoka Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Fukuoka Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw
Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships
Javelin Throw
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw
Frequently asked questions
What is Ki-young Chu's Javelin Throw personal best?
Ki-young Chu's Javelin Throw personal best is 78.92, set on May 2, 2002 in Gimcheon (KOR), #599 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ki-young Chu compete in?
Ki-young Chu competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Ki-young Chu perform in 2007?
2007 season best: 65.34, set on Oct 13, 2007 in Gwangju (KOR).