Yi-yong Kim

Yi-yong Kim

South KoreaSouth Korea
Born
Sep 20, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
Marathon

Yi-yong Kim is a South Korea long-distance runner, born on September 20, 1973. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 14:10.52 in the 5000m, 29:11.01 in the 10000m, 1:04:46 in the Semi, 2:07:49 in the Marathon and 1:01:27 in the 20Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Korea.

Personal best · Marathon2:07:49
#685 all-time
2010 season best2:16:53Apr 11, 2010 · Daegu
2010 season best

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:07:49 (#685 all-time), 2010 season best 2:16:53 (Apr 11, 2010, Daegu (KOR)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mJeonju 2003South Korea 5000 m all-time list14:10.52965 pts–
10000mChunan 2001South Korea 10 000 m all-time list29:11.011,026 pts–
SemiInuyama 2008South Korea Half Marathon all-time list1:04:461,002 pts–
MarathonRotterdam 1999South Korea Marathon all-time list2:07:491,170 pts#685
20KilometrPyeongchang 20001:01:27–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2010Marathon 2:16:53–Apr 11, 2010Daegu (KOR)
2008Semi 1:04:46–Feb 24, 2008Inuyama (JPN)
2008Marathon 2:11:14–Mar 16, 2008Seoul (KOR)
2006Marathon 2:11:28–Feb 12, 2006Tokyo International Marathon
2005Marathon 2:13:04–Apr 8, 2005Jeonju (KOR)
20045000m 14:53.10–Aug 13, 2004Taebaek (KOR)
200410000m 30:47.38–Aug 12, 2004Taebaek (KOR)
2004Semi 1:06:20–Aug 8, 2004Pyeongchang (KOR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yi-yong Kim's Marathon personal best is 2:07:49, set on Apr 18, 1999 in Rotterdam (NED), #685 on the all-time list.

Yi-yong Kim competes in the Marathon.

2010 season best: 2:16:53, set on Apr 11, 2010 in Daegu (KOR).