Soon-hyung Kim

Soon-hyung Kim

Born
Jul 15, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Soon-hyung Kim is a South Korea middle-distance runner, born on July 15, 1973. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:46.03 in the 800m, 3:38.60 in the 1500m, 3:10.19 in the 4x400m, 1:51.43 in the 800m-short-track and 1:51.43 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 3 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Personal best · 800 m1:46.03
2009 season best8.20Jul 12, 2009
Personal best · 1500 m3:38.60

As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 m 1:46.03 (#928 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.60, 2009 season best 8.20 (Jul 12, 2009) · 53 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mSeoul 1994South Korea 800 m all-time list1:46.031,143 pts#928
1500mManila 1993South Korea 1500 m all-time list3:38.601,126 pts–
4x400mHiroshima 1994South Korea 4 × 400 m all-time list3:10.19–
800m-short-trackIndoorTianjin 19961:51.431,039 pts–
800m-short-track19961:51.431,039 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2009LJ 8.20+2.0Jul 12, 2009–
2002800m 1:47.82–Jun 12, 2002Korean Championships
20021500m 3:46.21–Apr 30, 2002Gimcheon (KOR)
2001800m 1:48.50–Oct 11, 2001Chunan (KOR)
20011500m 3:46.41–Oct 12, 2001Chunan (KOR)
2000800m 1:48.49–Sep 23, 2000The XXVII Olympic Games
20001500m 3:47.91–Mar 24, 2000Gainesville, FL (USA)
1999800m 1:46.50–Jun 11, 1999Korean Championships
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Soon-hyung Kim's 800 m personal best is 1:46.03, set on May 14, 1994 in Seoul (KOR), #928 on the all-time list.

Soon-hyung Kim competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2009 season best: 8.20, set on Jul 12, 2009.