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Kum-Ok Kim

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Kum-Ok Kim

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Birth dateDec 9, 1988
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:56
#816 all-time
Half Marathon
1:11:55
2016 season best
2:36:17
Jan 2, 2016 · Xiamen (CHN)
2016 season best
Last competition
The XXXI Olympic Games
Aug 14, 2016 · 2:38:24
The XXXI Olympic Games
Record
National record · Half Marathon 1:11:55
National record
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 17, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
2009
Marathon
2:29:38-Apr 12, 2009
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2008
Marathon
2:30:01-Aug 17, 2008
↓
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007
Semi
1:12:31-Aug 11, 2007
↑
Bangkok Universiade
2007
Marathon
2:26:56-Apr 8, 2007
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2006
Marathon
2:29:25-Apr 9, 2006
↓
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2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:24-Aug 14The XXXI Olympic Games
Marathon
2:38:24-Aug 12The XXXI Olympic Games
Marathon
2:36:17-Jan 2Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:59-Apr 12Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:01-Apr 13Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:01-Feb 24Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong - Asian Marathon Ch.

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:30-Aug 5The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon
2:33:30-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon
2:32:48-Feb 5Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:22-Jul 17Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:06-Nov 27Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:27:34-Apr 11Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:55-Dec 13Hong Kong East Asian Games, Hong Kong
Marathon
2:31:24-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:31:24-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:29:38-Apr 12Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:55-Dec 7Macao International Marathon, Macao
Marathon
2:30:01-Aug 17The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:30:01-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:36:43-Feb 17Asian Marathon Championships

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:58-Oct 21Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Semi
1:12:31-Aug 11Bangkok Universiade
Marathon
2:26:56-Apr 8Pyongyang International Marathon, Pyongyang

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:25-Apr 9-

Honours

🥇

Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games

Marathon

2011
🥉

Guangzhou Asian Games

Marathon

2010
🥇

Asian Marathon Championships

Marathon

2008
🥇

Bangkok Universiade

Half Marathon

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kum-Ok Kim's Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Kum-Ok Kim compete in?

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

How did Kum-Ok Kim perform in 2016?

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.