Yeh-young Shim

Yeh-young Shim

South KoreaSouth KoreaActive
Born
May 4, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
800 m · Marathon

Yeh-young Shim is a South Korea middle-distance runner, born on May 4, 1998. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 2:15.24 in the 800m, 4:37.66 in the 1500m, 38:53.64 in the 10000m and 2:54:26 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Personal best · 800 m2:15.24
2026 season best2:16.72Jun 5, 2026 · Miryang Sports Complexs, Miryang
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:54:26
Last competitionBeak-Je Wangdo Iksan National Athletics MeetingJul 4, 2026 · 2:19.90
Beak-Je Wangdo Iksan National Athletics Meeting

As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 m 2:15.24, Marathon 2:54:26, 2026 season best 2:16.72 (Jun 5, 2026, Miryang Sports Complexs, Miryang (KOR)) · Last competition: Beak-Je Wangdo Iksan National Athletics Meeting, Jul 4, 2026, 2:19.90 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIksan 2025South Korea 800 m all-time list2:15.24906 pts–
1500mMiryang 2026South Korea 1500 m all-time list4:37.66922 pts–
10000mSeocheon 2024South Korea 10 000 m all-time list38:53.64803 pts–
MarathonSeoul 2019South Korea Marathon all-time list2:54:26902 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:16.72–Jun 5, 2026Miryang Arirang National Athletics Meeting
20261500m 4:37.66–Jun 8, 2026Miryang Arirang National Athletics Meeting
2025800m 2:15.24–Jul 6, 20252025 Beak-Je Wangdo Iksan National Athletics Meeting, Iksan Sports Complex, Iksan
20251500m 4:43.29–Jun 7, 202553rd Flag of KBS National Athletics Meeting, Yecheon Stadium, Yecheon
2024800m 2:21.15–Jul 8, 20242024 Iksan National Athletics Meeting, Iksan
20241500m 4:48.05–May 21, 2024Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Meeting, Naju Sports Complex, Naju
202410000m 38:53.64–Sep 10, 202435th National Club Athletics Meeting, Seocheon Sports Complex, Seocheon
2019Marathon 2:54:26–Oct 6, 2019National Sports Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
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FAQ

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Yeh-young Shim's 800 m personal best is 2:15.24, set on Jul 6, 2025 in Iksan Sports Complex, Iksan (KOR).

Yeh-young Shim competes in the 800 m and Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:16.72, set on Jun 5, 2026 in Miryang Sports Complexs, Miryang (KOR). Last competition: Beak-Je Wangdo Iksan National Athletics Meeting on Jul 4, 2026, 2:19.90.