Yong-Ok Jong

Yong-Ok Jong

North KoreaNorth Korea
Born
Jan 24, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Yong-Ok Jong is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on January 24, 1981. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:55.28 in the 5000m, 35:53.33 in the 10000m, 1:13:56 in the Semi and 2:26:02 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.

Personal best · Marathon2:26:02
#638 all-time
2011 season best2:39:50Apr 10, 2011 · Pyongyang
2011 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:13:56

As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:26:02 (#638 all-time), Half Marathon 1:13:56, 2011 season best 2:39:50 (Apr 10, 2011, Pyongyang (PRK)) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mSingapore 1999North Korea 5000 m all-time list16:55.28951 pts–
10000mSingapore 1999North Korea 10 000 m all-time list35:53.33943 pts–
SemiBangkok 2007North Korea Half Marathon all-time list1:13:561,051 pts–
MarathonPyongyang 2007North Korea Marathon all-time list2:26:021,155 pts#638

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Marathon 2:39:50–Apr 10, 2011Pyongyang (PRK)
2010Marathon 2:30:53–Apr 11, 2010Pyongyang (PRK)
2009Marathon 2:32:51–Apr 12, 2009Pyongyang (PRK)
2008Marathon 2:34:52–Aug 17, 2008The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007Semi 1:13:56–Aug 11, 2007Bangkok Universiade
2007Marathon 2:26:02–Apr 8, 2007Pyongyang (PRK)
2006Marathon 2:27:34–Apr 9, 2006Pyongyang (PRK)
2005Semi 1:18:48–Nov 3, 2005Macao (MAC)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yong-Ok Jong's Marathon personal best is 2:26:02, set on Apr 8, 2007 in Pyongyang (PRK), #638 on the all-time list.

Yong-Ok Jong competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2011 season best: 2:39:50, set on Apr 10, 2011 in Pyongyang (PRK).