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Yi-yong Kim

Yi-yong Kim

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Birth dateSep 20, 1973
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:49
#685 all-time
2010 season best
2:16:53
Apr 11, 2010 · Daegu (KOR)
2010 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Marathon 2:07:49 (#685 all-time), 2010 season best 2:16:53 (Apr 11, 2010, Daegu (KOR)) · 52 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
Marathon
2:16:53-Apr 11, 2010
↓
Daegu (KOR)
2008
Semi
1:04:46-Feb 24, 2008
↑
Inuyama (JPN)
2008
Marathon
2:11:14-Mar 16, 2008
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2006
Marathon
2:11:28-Feb 12, 2006
↓
Tokyo International Marathon
2005
Marathon
2:13:04-Apr 8, 2005
↓
Jeonju (KOR)
2004
5000m
14:53.10-Aug 13, 2004
↓
Taebaek (KOR)
2004
10000m
30:47.38-Aug 12, 2004
↓
Taebaek (KOR)
2004
Semi
1:06:20-Aug 8, 2004
↑
Pyeongchang (KOR)
2004
Marathon
2:11:32-Nov 7, 2004
↓
Seoul JoongAng Marathon
2003
5000m
14:10.52-Oct 11, 2003
↓
Jeonju (KOR)
2003
Marathon
2:13:05-Nov 2, 2003
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2002
10000m
29:33.78-Nov 11, 2002
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2002
Marathon
2:10:09-Nov 3, 2002
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2001
10000m
29:11.01-Oct 12, 2001
↓
Chunan (KOR)
2001
Marathon
2:33:28-Aug 3, 2001
↓
IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
2000
20Kilometr
1:01:27-Aug 20, 2000-Pyeongchang (KOR)
2000
Marathon
2:13:02-Oct 22, 2000
↓
Chicago Marathon
1999
Marathon
2:07:49-Apr 18, 1999
↓
Rotterdam Marathon
1998
Marathon
2:12:24-Mar 29, 1998
↓
Kyongju (KOR)
1997
Marathon
2:09:21-Oct 26, 1997
↓
Chuncheon (KOR)
1996
Marathon
2:09:36-Mar 24, 1996
↓
Kyongju (KOR)
1995
Marathon
2:12:44-Mar 19, 1995
↓
Kyongju (KOR)
1994
Marathon
2:11:54-Mar 20, 1994
↓
Kyongju (KOR)

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:53-Apr 11Daegu International Marathon, Daegu

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:57-Aug 24The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:23:57-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:11:14-Mar 16Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:04:46-Feb 24Half Marathon, Inuyama

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:11-Dec 10Doha Asian Games, Doha
Marathon
2:16:51-Oct 22Kimchun Korean National Games, Kimchun
Marathon
2:15:01-Apr 2Jeonju Marathon, Jeonju
Marathon
2:11:28-Feb 12Tokyo International Marathon

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:13:04-Apr 8Jeonju National Marathon, Jeonju

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:32-Nov 7Seoul JoongAng Marathon
5000m
14:53.10-Aug 13Taebaek
10000m
30:47.38-Aug 12Taebaek
Semi
1:06:20-Aug 8Pyeongchang

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:05-Nov 2Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
5000m
14:10.52-Oct 11Jeonju
Marathon
DNF-Aug 23IAAF World Championships

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:33.78-Nov 11Seoul National Games, Seoul
Marathon
2:10:09-Nov 3Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:11.01-Oct 12Chunan Korean National Games, Chunan
Marathon
2:33:28-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Marathon
2:12:19-Mar 18Seoul Dong-A Marathon, Seoul

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:02-Oct 22Chicago Marathon
20Kilometr
1:01:27-Aug 2020 km, Pyeongchang

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:49-Apr 18Rotterdam Marathon

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:24-Mar 29Kyongju Marathon, Kyongju

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:21-Oct 26Chuncheon Marathon, Chuncheon
Marathon
2:12:58-Mar 16Kyongju Marathon, Kyongju

1996

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:07-Dec 8Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
Marathon
2:16:17-Aug 4The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:16:17-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:09:36-Mar 24Kyongju Marathon, Kyongju

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:44-Mar 19Kyongju Marathon, Kyongju

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:54-Mar 20Kyongju

Honours

5

Tokyo International Marathon

Marathon

2006
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Seoul JoongAng Marathon

Marathon

2004
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yi-yong Kim's Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Yi-yong Kim compete in?

Yi-yong Kim competes in the Marathon.

How did Yi-yong Kim perform in 2010?

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