Yeon-kyoung Lee

KORWomen

Birth dateApr 15, 1981

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Yeon-kyoung Lee is a South Korea sprinter, born on April 15, 1981. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 100mH.

Her personal bests include 12.24 in the 100m, 24.48 in the 200m, 13.00 in the 100mH and 8.41 in the 60mH. She has earned 10 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Key facts

100 m hurdles

13.00

#574 all-time

60 m hurdles

8.41

2016 season best

14.45

Jul 1, 2016 · Kimchun (KOR)

2016 season best

Record

National record · 100 m hurdles 13.00

National record

Age

45 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 100 m hurdles 13.00 (#574 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.41, 2016 season best 14.45 (Jul 1, 2016, Kimchun (KOR)) · National record (100 m hurdles) · 45 years old

Personal bests

12.24*

24.48

13.00

60mH

8.41

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2016	100mH	14.45	-0.2	Jul 1, 2016	↓	Kimchun (KOR)
2014	100mH	13.67	+0.7	Sep 30, 2014	↓	Incheon (KOR)
2013	100mH	13.81	+0.5	Jul 2, 2013	↓	Kimchun (KOR)
2012	60mH	8.41	-	Mar 9, 2012	-	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)
2012	100mH	13.43	-0.6	May 16, 2012	↓	Daegu (KOR)
2011	100mH	13.25	+0.6	May 12, 2011	↓	DS, Daegu (KOR)
2010	100mH	13.00	+0.8	Jun 7, 2010	↓	Daegu (KOR)
2009	100m	12.24	+2.8	Jul 25, 2009	-	Ried im Innkreis (AUT)
2009	100mH	13.26	+1.1	Jul 31, 2009	↓	Krupka (CZE)
2008	100mH	13.30	+1.8	Apr 29, 2008	↓	Daegu (KOR)
2007	100mH	13.43	+0.5	Oct 13, 2007	↓	Gwangju (KOR)
2006	100mH	13.23	+1.3	Dec 10, 2006	↓	Doha (QAT)
2006	200m	24.48	-0.1	Oct 22, 2006	↑	Kimchun (KOR)
2005	100mH	13.33	+0.2	Jun 3, 2005	↓	Korean Championships
2005	200m	24.83	-	Oct 16, 2005	↑	Ulsan (KOR)
2004	100mH	13.30	+2.8	Apr 24, 2004	↓	Busan (KOR)
2003	100mH	13.64	-1.0	Aug 12, 2003	↓	Taebaek (KOR)
2002	100mH	13.76	-	Nov 10, 2002	↓	Seoul (KOR)
2001	100mH	14.46	-	Oct 11, 2001	↓	Chunan (KOR)
1999	100mH	13.87	+0.4	Oct 12, 1999	↓	Incheon (KOR)
1998	100mH	14.19	+2.1	Nov 8, 1998	↓	Parc des Sports, Annecy (FRA)

2016

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	14.45	-0.2	Jul 1	Kimchun

2014

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.73	+0.0	Oct 1	Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
100mH	13.67	+0.7	Sep 30	Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
100mH	13.83	+3.0	May 5	Kimchun Korean Championships, Kimchun

2013

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.81	+0.5	Jul 2	Kimchun KBS Cup Ch, Kimchun
100mH	13.88	+0.7	Jun 7	Korean Championships, Yeosu

2012

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.76	-0.6	Oct 15	Daegu National Games, Daegu
100mH	14.07	-0.4	Oct 15	Daegu National Games, Daegu
100mH	13.54	+0.0	Jun 6	Korean Championships, Daegu
100mH	13.43	-0.6	May 16	Daegu Colorful Meeting, Daegu
100mH	13.75	-0.4	May 9	Kimchun
100mH	13.63	+1.3	Apr 20	Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
60mH	8.41	-	Mar 9	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)

2011

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.56	+0.0	Jun 10	Daegu Korean Championships, Daegu
100mH	13.25	+0.6	May 12	Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, DS, Daegu
100mH	13.33	-0.3	May 8	Kawasaki Super Meet, Kawasaki
100mH	13.26	+1.6	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
100mH	13.34	+0.1	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
100mH	13.57	-0.3	Apr 25	Kimchun

2010

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.23	+0.0	Nov 25	Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
100mH	13.22	+0.9	Nov 24	Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
100mH	13.60	-0.4	Oct 10	Jeonju National Games, Jeonju
100mH	13.39	+0.5	Oct 10	Jeonju National Games, Jeonju
100mH	14.26	-1.8	Aug 17	Taebaek
100mH	13.00	+0.8	Jun 7	Korean Championships, Daegu
100mH	13.12	-0.1	May 19	Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, Daegu
100mH	13.03	+0.9	May 12	Changwon
100mH	13.01	+3.3	Apr 20	Youngkwang

2009

15 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.26	+1.1	Jul 31	Krupka North Bohemia Tour, Krupka
100mH	13.43	-1.1	Jul 29	Ústí nad Labem North Bohemia Tour, Ústí nad Labem
100m	12.24	+2.8	Jul 25	Wolfsberg Int. Leichtathletik-Meeting, Wolfsberg
100mH	13.34	+1.6	Jul 25	Wolfsberg Int. Leichtathletik-Meeting, Wolfsberg
100mH	13.36	+0.0	Jul 17	Ried Austrian Top 4, Ried im Innkreis
100m	12.33	-0.7	Jul 17	Ried Austrian Top 4, Ried im Innkreis
100mH	13.51	-0.4	Jul 11	Kapfenberg Austrian Top 4, Kapfenberg
100mH	13.35	+0.0	Jun 5	Korean Championships
100mH	13.52	+0.1	May 30	Hong Kong Asian Grand Prix, Hong Kong
100mH	13.37	+1.3	May 27	Kunshan Asian Grand Prix, Kunshan
100mH	13.69	-0.1	May 23	Suzhou Asian Grand Prix, Suzhou
100mH	13.50	-	May 6	Kimchun
100mH	13.58	+2.3	Apr 21	Andong
100mH	13.91	-	Mar 14	Spanish Town G.C. Foster Classic, Spanish Town
100mH	13.76	-	Feb 21	Kingston UWI Gatorade Invitational, Kingston

2008

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.41	+3.0	Oct 13	Yeochun Korean Sports Festival, Yeochun
100mH	13.50	+0.0	Sep 25	Daegu Colorful Athletics Meeting, Daegu
100mH	13.38	+1.8	Jul 6	Hakodate
100mH	13.30	+0.6	Jun 5	Korean Championships, Daegu
100mH	13.49	+1.2	May 9	Kimchun
100mH	13.46	-	Apr 29	Thai Championships, Bangkok
100mH	13.30	+1.8	Apr 29	Thai Championships, Bangkok

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yeon-kyoung Lee's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Yeon-kyoung Lee's 100 m hurdles personal best is 13.00, set on Jun 7, 2010 in Daegu (KOR), #574 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yeon-kyoung Lee compete in?

Yeon-kyoung Lee competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

How did Yeon-kyoung Lee perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 14.45, set on Jul 1, 2016 in Kimchun (KOR).