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Kwang-Ok Ri

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Kwang-Ok Ri

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Birth dateJul 27, 1996
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Kwang-Ok Ri is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on July 27, 1996. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 16:32.53 in the 5000m, 1:14:04 in the Semi and 2:26:07 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:07
#649 all-time
Half Marathon
1:14:04
2026 season best
2:29:20
Apr 26, 2026 · Dalian (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
The 36th Dalian Marathon
Apr 26, 2026 · 2:29:20
The 36th Dalian Marathon
Age
30 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Marathon 2:26:07 (#649 all-time), Half Marathon 1:14:04, 2026 season best 2:29:20 (Apr 26, 2026, Dalian (CHN)) · Last competition: The 36th Dalian Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 2:29:20 · 30 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:29:20-Apr 26, 2026
↑
The 36th Dalian Marathon
2025
5000m
16:32.53-Jun 7, 2025-Taiwan Athletics Open, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
2025
Marathon
2:26:07-Mar 30, 2025
↑
20th Asian Marathon Championships, Jiaxing
2024
Marathon
2:27:23-Mar 24, 2024
↑
Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi
2023
Marathon
2:39:35-Oct 5, 2023
↑
19th Asian Games
2019
Marathon
2:26:58-Apr 7, 2019
↑
Mangyongdae Prize Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:27:55-Apr 8, 2018
↑
Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:33:27-Apr 9, 2017
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2016
Marathon
2:31:45-Apr 10, 2016
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2015
Marathon
2:35:29-Apr 12, 2015
↑
Pyongyang (PRK)
2014
Semi
1:14:04-Apr 27, 2014-Pyongyang (PRK)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:20-Apr 26The 36th Dalian Marathon
Marathon
2:30:44-Jan 18Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:38-Nov 2Beijing Marathon, Beijing
5000m
16:32.53-Jun 7Taiwan Athletics Open, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
Marathon
2:26:07-Mar 3020th Asian Marathon Championships, Jiaxing

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:23-Mar 24Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:35-Oct 519th Asian Games
Marathon
2:39:35-Oct 219th Asian Games

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:56-Dec 22Asian Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:46:16-Sep 28IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Marathon
2:46:16-Sep 27IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Marathon
2:26:58-Apr 7Mangyongdae Prize Marathon

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:51-Dec 2Macao Marathon
Marathon
2:27:55-Apr 8Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:49-Dec 3Macao International Marathon, Macao
Marathon
2:33:27-Apr 9Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:45-Apr 10Pyongyang Mangyongdae Marathon, Pyongyang

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:29-Apr 12Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize Marathon, Pyongyang

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:04-Apr 27Half Marathon, Pyongyang

Honours

🥈

20th Asian Marathon Championships

Marathon

2025
🥇

Asian Marathon Championships

Marathon

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kwang-Ok Ri's Marathon personal best?

Kwang-Ok Ri's Marathon personal best is 2:26:07, set on Mar 30, 2025 in Jiaxing (CHN), #649 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kwang-Ok Ri compete in?

Kwang-Ok Ri competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Kwang-Ok Ri perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:29:20, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Dalian (CHN). Last competition: The 36th Dalian Marathon on Apr 26, 2026, 2:29:20.