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Sanghyeok Woo

Birth dateApr 23, 1996

BirthplaceDaejeon, South Korea

Height1.87 m

Weight70 kg

Woo Sang-hyeok is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the high jump. Born on 23 April 1996 in Daejeon, South Korea, Woo has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.

Woo's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in high jump. Throughout their career, Woo has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Woo continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the high jump. With ongoing training and competition experience, Woo works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Key facts

High Jump

2.36

#48 all-time

2026 season best

2.30

Feb 24, 2026 · Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (SVK) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

Internationales Hochsprungmeeting Heilbronn

Aug 29, 2026 · 2.14

Internationales Hochsprungmeeting Heilbronn

Medals

World Championships: 2 silver

Record

National record · High Jump 2.36

National record

Age

30 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: High Jump 2.36 (#48 all-time), 2026 season best 2.30 (Feb 24, 2026, Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (SVK) (i)) · Last competition: Internationales Hochsprungmeeting Heilbronn, Aug 29, 2026, 2.14 · World Championships: 2 silver · National record (High Jump) · 30 years old

Personal bests

2.36

#48 all-time

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
World Championships	-	2	-	2

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	HJ	2.30	-	Feb 24, 2026	↓	Tipos Banskobystrická latka
2025	HJ	2.34	-	Jul 11, 2025	↓	Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
2024	HJ	2.33	-	Feb 10, 2024	↓	Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i)
2023	HJ	2.35	-	Sep 16, 2023	↓	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2022	HJ	2.36	-	Feb 5, 2022	↓	Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i)
2021	HJ	2.35	-	Aug 1, 2021	↓	The XXXII Olympic Games
2020	HJ	2.30=	-	Feb 29, 2020	↓	AIS Athletics Track, Canberra (AUS)
2019	HJ	2.24	-	Mar 23, 2019	↓	Queensland International Track Classic, Brisbane
2018	HJ	2.28	-	Jun 28, 2018	↓	Korean Championships, Jeongseon
2017	HJ	2.30	-	Jun 4, 2017	↓	Kimchun (KOR)
2016	HJ	2.26	-	Aug 14, 2016	↓	The XXXI Olympic Games
2015	HJ	2.24=	-	Jul 10, 2015	↓	Main Stadium, Gwangju (KOR)
2014	HJ	2.24	-	Jul 25, 2014	↓	IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2013	HJ	2.20	-	Jul 13, 2013	↓	IAAF World Youth Championships
2012	HJ	2.13	-	Jun 21, 2012	↓	Changwon (KOR)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	2.14	-	Aug 29	Internationales Hochsprungmeeting Heilbronn
HJ	NM	-	Aug 22	Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial
HJ	NM	-	May 17	SEIKO Golden Grand Prix
HJ	2.27	-	May 11	80th Korean Championships
HJ	2.26	-	Mar 21	World Athletics Indoor Championships
HJ	2.26	-	Mar 20	World Athletics Indoor Championships
HJ	2.30	-	Feb 24	Tipos Banskobystrická latka
HJ	2.25	-	Feb 7	High Jump Meeting Hustopečské skákání

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	2.20	-	Oct 22	106th National Sports Festival, Busan Asiad Stadium, Busan
HJ	2.34	-	Sep 16	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
HJ	2.34	-	Sep 15	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
HJ	2.25	-	Sep 15	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
HJ	2.25	-	Sep 14	World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
HJ	2.34	-	Jul 11	Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.32	-	Jun 6	Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.29	-	May 29	26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
HJ	2.29	-	May 28	26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
HJ	2.15	-	May 28	26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
HJ	2.15	-	May 27	26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
HJ	2.29	-	May 9	Whatgravity Challenge 2025, Katara Amphitheatre, Doha
HJ	2.30	-	Apr 22	National Selection Meeting for 2025 Gumi Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
HJ	2.30	-	Apr 21	National Selection Meeting for 2025 Gumi Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
HJ	2.31	-	Mar 21	World Athletics Indoor Championships, Sports Training Center, Nanjing (i)
HJ	2.28	-	Feb 18	31st Banskobystrická latka, Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ	2.31	-	Feb 8	Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	2.21	-	Oct 16	105th National Sports Festival, Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae
HJ	2.25	-	Sep 14	Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.25	-	Sep 13	Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.30	-	Aug 30	Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.29	-	Aug 25	Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.27	-	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
HJ	2.27	-	Aug 7	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
HJ	2.28	-	Jul 12	Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS
HJ	2.22	-	Jun 1	2024 Taiwan Athletics Open, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
HJ	2.27	-	May 19	Seiko Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Tokyo
HJ	2.31	-	May 9	What's Gravity Challenger, Doha
HJ	2.25	-	May 3	52nd Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon
HJ	2.28	-	Mar 3	World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
HJ	2.28	-	Mar 2	World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
HJ	2.30	-	Feb 20	Hvězdy v Nehvizdech, Sportovní Hala, Nehvizdy (i)
HJ	2.32	-	Feb 13	30th Banskobystrická latka, Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ	2.33	-	Feb 10	Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	2.32	-	Oct 18	104th National Sports Festival, Mokpo
HJ	2.33	-	Oct 4	19th Asian Games
HJ	2.33	-	Oct 2	19th Asian Games
HJ	2.15	-	Oct 2	19th Asian Games
HJ	2.35	-	Sep 16	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.31	-	Aug 31	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
HJ	2.29	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
HJ	2.28	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sanghyeok Woo's High Jump personal best?

Sanghyeok Woo's High Jump personal best is 2.36, set on Feb 5, 2022 in Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (CZE) (i), #48 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sanghyeok Woo compete in?

Sanghyeok Woo competes in the High Jump.

How did Sanghyeok Woo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2.30, set on Feb 24, 2026 in Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (SVK) (i). Last competition: Internationales Hochsprungmeeting Heilbronn on Aug 29, 2026, 2.14.

How many medals has Sanghyeok Woo won?

Sanghyeok Woo has won 2 World Championships medals.

Sanghyeok Woo

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

Frequently asked questions