Son Gi-Jeong

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Born
Aug 29, 1912
Birthplace
Sinuiju, Pyeonganbuk (PRK)
Height
1.70 m
Weight
60 kg

Son Gi-Jeong is a Japan long-distance runner, born on August 29, 1912 in Sinuiju, Pyeonganbuk (PRK). Standing 1.70 m and weighing 60 kg, He competes primarily in the Marathon.

His personal bests include 2:29:19.2 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions.

1936 season best2:29:19.2Aug 9, 1936
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe XI Olympic GamesAug 9, 1936 · 2:29:19.2
The XI Olympic Games

As of Oct 30, 2026: 1936 season best 2:29:19.2 (Aug 9, 1936) · Last competition: The XI Olympic Games, Aug 9, 1936, 2:29:19.2 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 114 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
Marathon19362:29:19.2808 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1936Marathon 2:29:19.2–Aug 9, 1936The XI Olympic Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1936 season best: 2:29:19.2, set on Aug 9, 1936. Last competition: The XI Olympic Games on Aug 9, 1936, 2:29:19.2.

Son Gi-Jeong has won 1 Olympic Games medal.