Yeon-ah Kim
South KoreaActive- Born
- Mar 30, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 1500 m
Yeon-ah Kim is a South Korea middle-distance runner, born on March 30, 1996. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 2:12.28 in the 800m, 4:27.98 in the 1500m, 9:56.67 in the 3000m, 16:27.78 in the 5000m and 34:57.10 in the 10000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.
Personal best · 5000 m16:27.78
2026 season best17:05.96May 2, 2026 · Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo
Personal best · 1500 m4:27.98
Last competitionHong Kong Athletics OpenJun 14, 2026 · 17:48.53
As of Nov 7, 2026: 5000 m 16:27.78, 1500 m 4:27.98, 2026 season best 17:05.96 (May 2, 2026, Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo (KOR)) · Last competition: Hong Kong Athletics Open, Jun 14, 2026, 17:48.53 · 30 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 17:05.96 | – | May 2, 2026 | 55th National Division Athletics Championships, Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo - University Events |
| 2026 | 10000m | 35:40.81 | – | May 4, 2026 | 55th National Division Athletics Championships, Mokpo Sports Complex, Mokpo - University Events |
| 2025 | 5000m | 17:58.42 | – | Jun 22, 2025 | 79th Korean Championships |
| 2025 | 10000m | 36:07.47 | – | Oct 21, 2025 | 106th National Sports Festival, Busan Asiad Stadium, Busan |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:51.36 | – | Jul 6, 2024 | 2024 Iksan National Athletics Meeting, Iksan |
| 2024 | 5000m | 17:45.54 | – | May 23, 2024 | Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Meeting, Naju Sports Complex, Naju |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:23:35 | – | Oct 19, 2024 | Gyeongju International Half Marathon |
| 2023 | 5000m | 17:42.56 | – | Jul 22, 2023 | KTFL National Club Athletics Championships, Yongin Mireu Stadium, Gyeonggi-Do |