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Yeongeun Jeon

Yeongeun Jeon

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Birth dateMay 24, 1988
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Yeongeun Jeon is a South Korea race walker, born on May 24, 1988. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 20Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:30:35 in the 20kmW, 46:12 in the 10Kilometr, 1:39:59 in the 20Kilometr and 44:32.22 in the 10,000Metr. She has earned 4 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:30:35
10,000 Metres Short Track
44:32.22
2026 season best
53:40.27
May 27, 2026 · Haenam Useul Stadium, Haenam (KOR)
2026 season best
Last competition
30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships
May 27, 2026 · 53:40.27
30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:30:35, 10,000 Metres Short Track 44:32.22, 2026 season best 53:40.27 (May 27, 2026, Haenam Useul Stadium, Haenam (KOR)) · Last competition: 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships, May 27, 2026, 53:40.27 · 38 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:30:35
10Kilometr
46:12
20Kilometr
1:39:59
10,000Metr
44:32.22

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10,000Metr
53:40.27-May 27, 2026
↓
30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships
2026
10Kilometr
53:40.27-May 26, 2026
↓
30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships
2025
20kmW
1:47:58-Oct 21, 2025
↓
106th National Sports Festival, Busan Asiad Stadium, Busan
2022
10,000Metr
50:33.25-Mar 30, 2022
↓
Yeosu (KOR)
2022
20kmW
1:42:05-Apr 19, 2022
↓
National Division Athletics Championships, Daegu
2021
10,000Metr
49:53.93-Jun 13, 2021
↓
Iksan (KOR)
2021
20kmW
1:46:57-Jun 27, 2021
↓
Korean Championships, Jeongseon
2020
20kmW
1:49:04-Oct 20, 2020
↓
Yecheon (KOR)
2019
20kmW
1:36:57-Jun 14, 2019
↓
Kimchun (KOR)
2018
20kmW
1:34:44-May 5, 2018
↓
IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
2017
20kmW
1:33:29-Aug 13, 2017
↓
IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
2016
20kmW
1:33:32-May 7, 2016
↓
IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
2015
20kmW
1:30:35-Mar 15, 2015
↓
Nomi (JPN)
2014
10Kilometr
46:12-Apr 24, 2014
↓
Yichun (CHN)
2014
20kmW
1:33:18-Sep 28, 2014
↓
Incheon (KOR)
2013
10Kilometr
47:27-Apr 18, 2013
↓
Andong (KOR)
2013
20kmW
1:34:29-Aug 13, 2013
↓
IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
2012
10,000Metr
44:32.22-Jun 20, 2012
↓
Changwon (KOR)
2012
20kmW
1:33:59-Oct 15, 2012
↓
Daegu (KOR)
2011
10,000Metr
47:44.42-Apr 11, 2011
↓
Andong (KOR)
2011
20kmW
1:35:52-Aug 31, 2011
↓
IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
2010
10,000Metr
46:40.63-Aug 18, 2010
↓
Taebaek (KOR)
2010
20kmW
1:37:24-Oct 10, 2010
↓
Jeonju (KOR)
2009
10,000Metr
45:55.90-Apr 22, 2009
↓
Andong (KOR)
2009
20kmW
1:34:41-May 5, 2009
↓
Kimchun (KOR)
2008
20kmW
1:37:46-Oct 13, 2008
↓
Yeochun (KOR)
2008
20Kilometr
1:39:59-Jun 5, 2008-Daegu (KOR)
2007
10,000Metr
49:32.60-May 19, 2007
↓
Kimchun (KOR)
2007
10Kilometr
51:19-Aug 13, 2007
↓
Taebaek (KOR)
2007
20kmW
1:38:22-May 1, 2007
↓
Goyang (KOR)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
53:40.27-May 2730th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
53:40.27-May 2630th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
51:54.87-May 24KTFL Clubs Meeting, Iksan
20kmW
1:42:05-Apr 22National Division Athletics Championships, Daegu
20kmW
1:42:05-Apr 19National Division Athletics Championships, Daegu
10,000Metr
50:33.25-Mar 30National Club Championships, Yeosu

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
50:06.44-Jul 7National Clubs Athletics Meeting, Goseong
20kmW
1:46:57-Jun 27Korean Championships, Jeongseon
10,000Metr
49:53.93-Jun 13National Division Athletics Championships, Iksan

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:49:04-Oct 20Korean University Championships, Yecheon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:36:57-Jun 14KBS Cup Meeting, Kimchun
20kmW
1:37:49-Mar 17Asian Race Walking Championships

2018

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:52-Oct 16Iksan Korean Sports Games, Iksan
20kmW
1:37:31-Aug 29Jakarta Asian Games
20kmW
1:37:31-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
20kmW
1:47:02-Jul 12Yecheon
20kmW
1:37:58-Jun 28Korean Championships, Jeongseon
20kmW
1:37:58-Jun 27Korean Championships, Jeongseon
20kmW
1:34:44-May 5IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
20kmW
1:38:44-Apr 11Naju National Club Team Meet, Naju
20kmW
1:36:33-Mar 18Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships, Nomi

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:28-Oct 24Cheongju National Sports Festival, Cheongju
20kmW
1:33:29-Aug 13IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
20kmW
1:33:29-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
20kmW
1:40:34-May 4Kimchun National Division Ch., Kimchun
20kmW
1:34:35-Mar 19Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships, Nomi

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:36:31-Aug 19The XXXI Olympic Games
20kmW
1:36:31-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
20kmW
1:37:12-Jul 2Kimchun
20kmW
1:33:59-Jun 15Goseong Korean Businessmen Ch., Goseong
20kmW
1:35:10-Jun 4Korean Championships, Hwaseong
20kmW
1:33:32-May 7IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:48-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:35:48-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:37:47-Jun 28Korean Championships, Mungyeong
20kmW
1:30:35-Mar 15Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships, Nomi - Asian Race Walking Ch.

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:33:18-Sep 28Incheon Asian Games, Incheon
20kmW
1:38:35-Jun 26Kimchun
20kmW
1:37:38-Jun 6Yeosu KBS National Meeting, Yeosu
20kmW
1:33:38-May 4IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:33:38-May 3IAAF World Race Walking Cup
10Kilometr
46:12-Apr 24Yichun
20kmW
1:35:23-Mar 16Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships, Nomi

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:29-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
20kmW
1:34:29-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
10Kilometr
49:49-Jun 19Goseong
10Kilometr
47:27-Apr 18Andong Korean Club Championships, Andong
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Honours

🥈

Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2018
5

Jakarta Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2018
🥇

Korean Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2018
🥇

Korean Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2016
🥉

Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2015
🥇

Korean Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2015
🥉

Incheon Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2014
🥉

Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2013
🥇

Korean Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2012
5

Guangzhou Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yeongeun Jeon's 20 km race walk personal best?

Yeongeun Jeon's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:30:35, set on Mar 15, 2015 in Nomi (JPN).

Which events does Yeongeun Jeon compete in?

Yeongeun Jeon competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Yeongeun Jeon perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 53:40.27, set on May 27, 2026 in Haenam Useul Stadium, Haenam (KOR). Last competition: 30th Naju KTFL National Club Athletics Championships on May 27, 2026, 53:40.27.