Na-ru Kang
KORWomenNa-ru Kang is a South Korea thrower, born on April 25, 1983. She competes primarily in the HT.
Her personal bests include 63.80 in the HT. She has earned 7 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.
As of Oct 2, 2026: Hammer Throw 63.80 (#655 all-time), 2016 season best 57.06 (Sep 3, 2016, Mokpo (KOR)) · 43 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HT | 57.06 | - | Sep 3, 2016 | ↓ | Mokpo (KOR) |
| 2015 | HT | 61.82 | - | Jun 27, 2015 | ↓ | Mungyeong (KOR) |
| 2014 | HT | 60.91 | - | Jun 25, 2014 | ↓ | Kimchun (KOR) |
| 2013 | HT | 62.77 | - | May 2, 2013 | ↓ | Ansan (KOR) |
| 2012 | HT | 63.80 | - | May 16, 2012 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2011 | HT | 62.48 | - | Jul 7, 2011 | ↓ | Kobe (JPN) |
| 2010 | HT | 62.26 | - | Aug 17, 2010 | ↓ | Taebaek (KOR) |
| 2009 | HT | 63.53 | - | Oct 20, 2009 | ↓ | Daejeon (KOR) |
| 2008 | HT | 61.50 | - | Jun 5, 2008 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2007 | HT | 59.44 | - | Oct 3, 2007 | ↓ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2006 | HT | 55.50 | - | Apr 26, 2006 | ↓ | Gwangju (KOR) |
| 2005 | HT | 54.91 | - | Jun 3, 2005 | ↓ | Korean Championships |
| 2004 | HT | 53.96 | - | Apr 24, 2004 | ↓ | Jeonju (KOR) |
| 2003 | HT | 53.10 | - | Jun 4, 2003 | ↓ | Korean Championships |
2016
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 57.06 | - | Sep 3 | Mokpo International Throwers Meeting, Mokpo |
2015
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 61.82 | - | Jun 27 | Korean Championships, Mungyeong |
HT | 59.29 | - | May 16 | Taipei International Open Athletics Meet, Taipei City |
2014
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 59.71 | - | Oct 30 | Jeonju |
HT | 58.80 | - | Sep 28 | Incheon Asian Games, Incheon |
HT | 59.44 | - | Aug 24 | Singapore Singaporean Open Championships, Singapore |
HT | 57.55 | - | Aug 5 | Mokpo International Throwers Meeting, Mokpo |
HT | 57.88 | - | Jun 29 | Hong Kong Inter-City Championships, Hong Kong |
HT | 60.91 | - | Jun 25 | Kimchun |
HT | 58.88 | - | Jun 5 | Yeosu KBS National Meeting, Yeosu |
HT | 59.62 | - | May 3 | Kimchun Korean Championships, Kimchun |
HT | 59.97 | - | Apr 23 | Yichun |
2013
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 62.36 | - | Oct 20 | Incheon |
HT | 61.32 | - | Aug 31 | Mokpo Throwers Meeting, Mokpo - International Events |
HT | 61.70 | - | Jul 5 | Pune Asian Championships, Pune |
HT | 59.26 | - | Jun 19 | Goseong |
HT | 60.71 | - | Jun 5 | Korean Championships, Yeosu |
HT | 62.77 | - | May 2 | Korean Championships, Ansan |
HT | 61.57 | - | Apr 17 | Andong Korean Club Championships, Andong |
2012
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 61.06 | - | Oct 13 | Daegu National Games, Daegu |
HT | 61.07 | - | Sep 6 | Mokpo - International Events |
HT | 57.42 | - | Jul 1 | Hong Kong Inter-City Championships, Hong Kong |
HT | 62.34 | - | Jun 21 | Changwon |
HT | 61.29 | - | Jun 6 | Korean Championships, Daegu |
HT | 63.80 | - | May 16 | Daegu Colorful Meeting, Daegu |
HT | 60.15 | - | May 7 | Kimchun |
HT | 57.91 | - | Apr 24 | Andong |
2011
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 61.18 | - | Oct 8 | Goyang |
HT | 61.05 | - | Sep 2 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
HT | 61.05 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
HT | 62.48 | - | Jul 7 | Kobe Asian Championships, Kobe |
HT | 60.21 | - | Jun 29 | Mokpo |
HT | 62.32 | - | Jun 21 | Goseong |
HT | 60.65 | - | Jun 9 | Daegu Korean Championships, Daegu |
HT | 62.15 | - | May 12 | Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, DS, Daegu |
HT | 60.99 | - | Apr 25 | Kimchun |
HT | 58.86 | - | Apr 11 | Andong |
2010
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 56.85 | - | Nov 22 | Guangzhou Asian Games |
HT | 61.86 | - | Oct 8 | Jeonju National Games, Jeonju |
HT | 62.26 | - | Aug 17 | Taebaek |
HT | 59.70 | - | Jul 29 | Mokpo International Invitation Throwing Meet, Mokpo |
HT | 56.31 | - | Jul 11 | Hong Kong Int. Inter-City Championships, Hong Kong |
HT | 59.51 | - | Jun 29 | Kosung |
HT | 58.58 | - | Jun 7 | Korean Championships, Daegu |
HT | 55.58 | - | May 19 | Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, Daegu |
HT | 59.25 | - | May 10 | Changwon |
2009
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 56.57 | - | Nov 11 | Guangzhou Asian Championships, Guangzhou |
HT | 63.53 | - | Oct 20 | Daejeon National Games, Daejeon |
HT | 59.08 | - | Aug 12 | Taebaek Club Championships, Taebaek |
HT | 56.61 | - | Jul 30 | Mokpo |
Honours
Korean Championships
Hammer Throw
Incheon Asian Games
Hammer Throw
Korean Championships
Hammer Throw
Pune Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Pune Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Korean Championships
Hammer Throw
Kobe Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Kobe Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Guangzhou Asian Games
Hammer Throw
Korean Championships
Hammer Throw
Guangzhou Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Korean Championships
Hammer Throw
Guangzhou Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Korean Championships
Hammer Throw
Korean Championships
Hammer Throw
Amman Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Amman Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Incheon Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Incheon Asian Championships
Hammer Throw
Frequently asked questions
What is Na-ru Kang's Hammer Throw personal best?
Na-ru Kang's Hammer Throw personal best is 63.80, set on May 16, 2012 in Daegu (KOR), #655 on the all-time list.
Which events does Na-ru Kang compete in?
Na-ru Kang competes in the Hammer Throw.
How did Na-ru Kang perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 57.06, set on Sep 3, 2016 in Mokpo (KOR).