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Kyung-hee Lim
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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.
Key facts
Half Marathon
1:11:14
Marathon
2:32:49
Last competition
30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships
May 28, 2026 · 17:01.11
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 23, 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
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | 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 |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:18:09 | - | Feb 25, 2024 | ↓ | Gyeonggi Suwon International Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:41:14 | - | Oct 19, 2024 | ↓ | Gyeongju International Marathon, Gyeongju |
| 2023 | 5000m | 16:50.03 | - | Jul 8, 2023 | ↓ | Iksan Stadium, Iksan (KOR) |
| 2023 | 10000m | 35:04.17 | - | Sep 7, 2023 | ↑ | Korean Club Athletics Competitions, Seocheon Sports Complex, Seocheon |
| 2023 | 10,000Metr | 47:43.53 | - | Jun 14, 2023 | - | 27th National Club Athletics Championships, Naju Sports Complex, Naju |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 49:25.76 | - | Mar 29, 2023 | - | 2023 Iksan KTFL National Club Meeting, Iksan Stadium, Iksan |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:18:01 | - | Mar 26, 2023 | ↓ | Incheon International Half Marathon |
| 2023 | 20kmW | 1:46:41 | - | May 6, 2023 | - | 51st Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:44:41 | - | Oct 22, 2023 | ↓ | Gyeongju International Marathon, Gyeongju |
| 2022 | 5000m | 16:29.34 | - | May 6, 2022 | ↓ | Naju (KOR) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 34:20.60 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↑ | National Division Athletics Championships, Daegu |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:15:52 | - | Aug 21, 2022 | ↓ | Korean Half Marathon Championships, Pyeongchang |
| 2018 | 5000m | 17:04.13 | - | Jun 27, 2018 | ↓ | Korean Championships, Jeongseon |
| 2018 | 10000m | 35:42.13 | - | Jun 29, 2018 | ↑ | Korean Championships, Jeongseon |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:47:10 | - | Jan 28, 2018 | ↓ | Osaka International Ladies Marathon |
| 2017 | 5000m | 16:44.20 | - | Oct 22, 2017 | ↓ | Cheongju (KOR) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 34:33.64 | - | Oct 24, 2017 | ↑ | Cheongju (KOR) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:17:18 | - | May 21, 2017 | ↓ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:33:02 | - | Apr 2, 2017 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 16:23.54 | - | Jul 14, 2016 | ↓ | Kitami (JPN) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 33:40.28 | - | Jul 11, 2016 | ↑ | Abashiri (JPN) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:13:44 | - | Feb 28, 2016 | ↓ | Suwon (KOR) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:33:11 | - | Apr 3, 2016 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 16:16.10 | - | Jul 12, 2015 | ↓ | Kitami (JPN) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 33:43.73 | - | Jul 16, 2015 | ↑ | Abashiri (JPN) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:16:27 | - | Feb 28, 2015 | ↓ | Suwon (KOR) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:36:30 | - | Apr 5, 2015 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 16:21.41 | - | Jul 2, 2014 | ↓ | Kitami (JPN) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 34:39.72 | - | Oct 31, 2014 | ↑ | Jeonju (KOR) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:14:58 | - | Oct 5, 2014 | ↓ | Incheon (KOR) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:39:56 | - | Oct 19, 2014 | ↓ | Gongju (KOR) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 16:44.13 | - | Oct 20, 2013 | ↓ | Incheon (KOR) |
| 2013 | 10000m | 36:51.72 | - | Aug 9, 2013 | ↑ | Taebaek (KOR) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 16:35.52 | - | Oct 13, 2012 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 35:12.52 | - | Jun 6, 2012 | ↑ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:12:51 | - | Feb 26, 2012 | ↓ | Inuyama (JPN) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:32:49 | - | Apr 8, 2012 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:57.96 | - | May 28, 2011 | ↓ | Nobeoka (JPN) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 33:49.18 | - | Oct 11, 2011 | ↑ | Goyang (KOR) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:15:00 | - | Mar 27, 2011 | ↓ | Incheon (KOR) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:35:27 | - | Apr 10, 2011 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 16:29.48 | - | May 11, 2010 | ↓ | Changwon (KOR) |
| 2010 | 10000m | 33:56.88 | - | Oct 11, 2010 | ↑ | Jeonju (KOR) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:39:30 | - | Apr 11, 2010 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 15:58.62 | - | Oct 30, 2009 | ↓ | Gwangju (KOR) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 35:28.39 | - | Jun 10, 2009 | ↑ | Fugokawa (JPN) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:11:14 | - | Feb 22, 2009 | ↓ | Inuyama (JPN) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:43:03 | - | Apr 12, 2009 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 16:44.54 | - | Oct 11, 2008 | ↓ | Yeochun (KOR) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 35:35.68 | - | Jun 5, 2008 | ↑ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:42:45 | - | Nov 2, 2008 | ↓ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 17:13.09 | - | Aug 13, 2007 | ↓ | Taebaek (KOR) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:49:30 | - | Sep 2, 2007 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:34:08 | - | Mar 12, 2006 | ↓ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 16:18.09 | - | Oct 16, 2005 | ↓ | Ulsan (KOR) |
| 2005 | 10MilesRoa | 56:01 | - | Sep 5, 2005 | - | Park Forest, IL (USA) |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:14:50 | - | Mar 27, 2005 | ↓ | Incheon (KOR) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:42:45 | - | Apr 8, 2005 | ↓ | Jeonju (KOR) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:39:39 | - | Oct 24, 2004 | ↓ | Chuncheon (KOR) |
2026
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 17:01.11 | - | May 28 | 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships |
10000m | 36:26.50 | - | May 26 | 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships |
5000m | 17:01.11 | - | May 26 | 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships |
10000m | 36:25.26 | - | May 14 | 80th Korean Championships |
10000m | 35:31.40 | - | May 4 | 55th National Division Athletics Championships, Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo - University Events |
5000m | 17:05.37 | - | May 2 | 55th National Division Athletics Championships, Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo - University Events |
2025
20 performances2024
18 performances2023
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:44:41 | - | Oct 22 | Gyeongju International Marathon, Gyeongju |
5000m | 17:15.78 | - | Oct 16 | 104th National Sports Festival, Mokpo |
5000m | 17:15.78 | - | Oct 15 | 104th National Sports Festival, Mokpo |
10000m | 35:04.17 | - | Sep 7 | Korean Club Athletics Competitions, Seocheon Sports Complex, Seocheon |
10000m | 35:45.98 | - | Jul 10 | 52nd National Division Athletics Championships, Iksan Stadium, Iksan |
5000m | 16:50.03 | - | Jul 8 | 52nd National Division Athletics Championships, Iksan Stadium, Iksan |
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Honours
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2022Korean Championships
10,000 Metres
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2012Korean Championships
10,000 Metres
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2008Korean Championships
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Kyung-hee Lim's Half Marathon personal best?
Kyung-hee Lim's Half Marathon personal best is 1:11:14, set on Feb 22, 2009 in Inuyama (JPN).
Which events does Kyung-hee Lim compete in?
Kyung-hee Lim competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.
How did Kyung-hee Lim perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 17:01.11, set on May 28, 2026 in Haenam Useul Stadium, Haenam (KOR). Last competition: 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships on May 28, 2026, 17:01.11.