Sun-young Lee

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Sun-young Lee

South KoreaSouth Korea
Born
Aug 20, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 000 m

Sun-young Lee is a South Korea long-distance runner, born on August 20, 1984. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:20.18 in the 5000m, 33:46.00 in the 10000m, 1:14:10 in the Semi and 2:27:48 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Personal best · Marathon2:27:48
#971 all-time
2016 season best2:56:13Mar 1, 2016 · Gwangju
2016 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m33:46.00

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:27:48 (#971 all-time), 10 000 m 33:46.00, 2016 season best 2:56:13 (Mar 1, 2016, Gwangju (KOR)) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mGyeonggi-Do 2005South Korea 5000 m all-time list16:20.181,013 pts–
10000mFukagawa 2005South Korea 10 000 m all-time list33:46.001,048 pts–
SemiDaejeon 2009South Korea Half Marathon all-time list1:14:101,046 pts–
MarathonSeoul 2009South Korea Marathon all-time list2:27:481,138 pts#971

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Marathon 2:56:13–Mar 1, 2016Gwangju (KOR)
2015Marathon 2:54:10–Oct 11, 2015Gongju (KOR)
201410000m 37:19.79–Jun 7, 2014Yeosu (KOR)
2014Semi 1:22:01–Oct 5, 2014Incheon (KOR)
2014Marathon 2:43:52–Apr 6, 2014Daegu (KOR)
2013Semi 1:16:44–Mar 31, 2013Incheon (KOR)
2013Marathon 2:45:25–Apr 14, 2013Daegu (KOR)
201210000m 36:58.06–Jun 23, 2012Changwon (KOR)

Media

Sun-young Lee
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sun-young Lee's Marathon personal best is 2:27:48, set on Mar 14, 2009 in Seoul (KOR), #971 on the all-time list.

Sun-young Lee competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

2016 season best: 2:56:13, set on Mar 1, 2016 in Gwangju (KOR).