
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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-trackIndoorTianjin 19961:51.431,039 pts–
800m-short-track19961:51.431,039 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | LJ | 8.20 | +2.0 | Jul 12, 2009 | – |
| 2002 | 800m | 1:47.82 | – | Jun 12, 2002 | Korean Championships |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:46.21 | – | Apr 30, 2002 | Gimcheon (KOR) |
| 2001 | 800m | 1:48.50 | – | Oct 11, 2001 | Chunan (KOR) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 3:46.41 | – | Oct 12, 2001 | Chunan (KOR) |
| 2000 | 800m | 1:48.49 | – | Sep 23, 2000 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 2000 | 1500m | 3:47.91 | – | Mar 24, 2000 | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 1999 | 800m | 1:46.50 | – | Jun 11, 1999 | Korean Championships |