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Kum-Ok Kim
- Born
- Dec 9, 1988 (37 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Kum-Ok Kim is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on December 9, 1988. She competes primarily in the Semi and Marathon.
Her personal bests include 1:11:55 in the Semi and 2:26:56 in the Marathon. She has earned 3 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.
Personal best · Marathon2:26:56
2016 season best2:36:17Jan 2, 2016 · Xiamen
National record1:11:55Half Marathon
Personal best · Half Marathon1:11:55
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:26:56 (#816 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:55, 2016 season best 2:36:17 (Jan 2, 2016, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: The XXXI Olympic Games, Aug 14, 2016, 2:38:24 · National record (Half Marathon) · 37 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:36:17 | – | Jan 2, 2016 | Xiamen (CHN) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:30:59 | – | Apr 12, 2015 | Pyongyang (PRK) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:32:01 | – | Apr 13, 2014 | Pyongyang (PRK) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:32:01 | – | Feb 24, 2013 | Hong Kong (HKG) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:32:48 | – | Feb 5, 2012 | Hong Kong (HKG) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:35:22 | – | Jul 17, 2011 | Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:27:06 | – | Nov 27, 2010 | Guangzhou (CHN) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:11:55 | – | Dec 13, 2009 | Hong Kong (HKG) |