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Kyung-hee Lim
- Born
- Nov 16, 1982 (43 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Kyung-hee Lim is a South Korea long-distance runner, born on November 16, 1982. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
Her personal bests include 15:57.96 in the 5000m, 33:40.28 in the 10000m, 1:11:14 in the Semi, 2:32:49 in the Marathon and 56:01 in the 10MilesRoa. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:11:14
2026 season best17:01.11May 28, 2026 · Haenam Useul Stadium, Haenam
Personal best · Marathon2:32:49
Last competition30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics ChampionshipsMay 28, 2026 · 17:01.11
As of Nov 7, 2026: Half Marathon 1:11:14, Marathon 2:32:49, 2026 season best 17:01.11 (May 28, 2026, Haenam Useul Stadium, Haenam (KOR)) · Last competition: 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships, May 28, 2026, 17:01.11 · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
10MilesRoaIL 200556:01––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 17:01.11 | – | May 28, 2026 | 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships |
| 2026 | 10000m | 35:31.40 | – | May 4, 2026 | 55th National Division Athletics Championships, Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo - University Events |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:45.20 | – | May 31, 2025 | 26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
| 2025 | 10000m | 34:52.39 | – | Jul 10, 2025 | 2025 Beak-Je Wangdo Iksan National Athletics Meeting, Iksan Sports Complex, Iksan |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:15:36 | – | Mar 2, 2025 | Gyeonggi Suwon International Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:44:53 | – | Oct 26, 2025 | Chosunilbo Marathon |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:51.19 | – | Jul 7, 2024 | 2024 Iksan National Athletics Meeting, Iksan |
| 2024 | 10000m | 34:20.74 | – | Oct 13, 2024 | 105th National Sports Festival, Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae |