So-young Yu

South KoreaSouth KoreaActive
Born
Mar 10, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase

So-young Yu is a South Korea middle-distance runner, born on March 10, 2008. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

Her personal bests include 4:51.08 in the 1500m, 17:42.81 in the 5000m and 11:10.85 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:10.85
2026 season best11:24.85Jun 7, 2026 · Miryang Sports Complexs, Miryang
2026 season best
Last competitionMiryang Arirang National Athletics MeetingJun 7, 2026 · 11:24.85
Miryang Arirang National Athletics Meeting

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:10.85, 2026 season best 11:24.85 (Jun 7, 2026, Miryang Sports Complexs, Miryang (KOR)) · Last competition: Miryang Arirang National Athletics Meeting, Jun 7, 2026, 11:24.85 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBoeun 2025South Korea 1500 m all-time list4:51.08830 pts–
5000mYecheon 2025South Korea 5000 m all-time list17:42.81869 pts–
3000mStYecheon 2025South Korea 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:10.85932 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 11:24.85–Jun 7, 2026Miryang Arirang National Athletics Meeting
20251500m 4:51.08–Aug 7, 202554th Fall National Middle&High School Athletics Meeting
20253000mSt 11:10.85–Jun 9, 202553rd Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon
20255000m 17:42.81–Apr 12, 202554th Spring National Middle&High School Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon - U20 Events
20243000mSt 12:14.86–Jun 13, 202453rd National Division Athletics Championships, Mokpo Stadium, Mokpo
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So-young Yu's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:10.85, set on Jun 9, 2025 in Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon (KOR).

So-young Yu competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 11:24.85, set on Jun 7, 2026 in Miryang Sports Complexs, Miryang (KOR). Last competition: Miryang Arirang National Athletics Meeting on Jun 7, 2026, 11:24.85.