Sung-eun Kim

Born
Feb 24, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Sung-eun Kim is a South Korea middle-distance runner, born on February 24, 1989. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:26.65 in the 1500m, 9:22.31 in the 3000m, 16:09.94 in the 5000m, 33:20.69 in the 10000m and 1:11:34 in the Semi. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Personal best · Marathon2:27:20
2021 season best16:54.53Apr 22, 2021 · Yecheon
National record9:40.223000 Metres Short Track
Personal best · Half Marathon1:11:34

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:27:20 (#889 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:34, 2021 season best 16:54.53 (Apr 22, 2021, Yecheon (KOR)) · Last competition: KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon, Jun 4, 2021, 17:04.06 · National record (3000 Metres Short Track) · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mDaegu 2007South Korea 1500 m all-time list4:26.651,001 pts–
3000mShibetsu 2008South Korea 3000 m all-time list9:22.311,032 pts–
5000mFukagawa 2008South Korea 5000 m all-time list16:09.941,032 pts–
10000mKitami 2013South Korea 10 000 m all-time list33:20.691,069 pts–
SemiMarugame 2010South Korea Half Marathon all-time list1:11:341,098 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20215000m 16:54.53–Apr 22, 2021Yecheon (KOR)
202110000m 34:54.19–Apr 20, 2021Yecheon (KOR)
20205000m 16:46.13–Oct 21, 2020Yecheon (KOR)
202010000m 36:00.08–Jun 28, 2020Korean Championships, Jeongseon
2020Semi 1:19:27–Aug 22, 2020–
20195000m 16:38.45–Jun 26, 2019Korean Championships, Jeongseon
201910000m 35:30.85–Oct 8, 2019National Sports Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
20185000m 16:20.58–Jul 7, 2018Kitami (JPN)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sung-eun Kim's Marathon personal best is 2:27:20, set on Mar 17, 2013 in Seoul (KOR), #889 on the all-time list.

Sung-eun Kim competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2021 season best: 16:54.53, set on Apr 22, 2021 in Yecheon (KOR). Last competition: KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon on Jun 4, 2021, 17:04.06.