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

DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiHong Kong 2009North Korea Half Marathon all-time list1:11:551,091 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Marathon 2:36:17–Jan 2, 2016Xiamen (CHN)
2015Marathon 2:30:59–Apr 12, 2015Pyongyang (PRK)
2014Marathon 2:32:01–Apr 13, 2014Pyongyang (PRK)
2013Marathon 2:32:01–Feb 24, 2013Hong Kong (HKG)
2012Marathon 2:32:48–Feb 5, 2012Hong Kong (HKG)
2011Marathon 2:35:22–Jul 17, 2011Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games
2010Marathon 2:27:06–Nov 27, 2010Guangzhou (CHN)
2009Semi 1:11:55–Dec 13, 2009Hong Kong (HKG)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kum-Ok Kim's Marathon personal best is 2:26:56, set on Apr 8, 2007 in Pyongyang (PRK), #816 on the all-time list.

Kum-Ok Kim competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2016 season best: 2:36:17, set on Jan 2, 2016 in Xiamen (CHN). Last competition: The XXXI Olympic Games on Aug 14, 2016, 2:38:24.