Yong Song-Ok

Born
Aug 18, 1974 (52 years old)
Events
Marathon

Yong Song-Ok is a North Korea long-distance runner, born on August 18, 1974. She competes primarily in the Marathon.

Her personal bests include 2:26:59 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing North Korea.

Personal best · Marathon2:26:59
2005 season best2:51:52Apr 10, 2005 · Pyongyang
Medals1World Championships: 1 gold

As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:26:59 (#824 all-time), 2005 season best 2:51:52 (Apr 10, 2005, Pyongyang (PRK)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 52 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships1––1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2005Marathon 2:51:52–Apr 10, 2005Pyongyang (PRK)
2003Marathon 2:36:29–Mar 30, 2003Chinese Marathon Championships
2002Marathon 2:29:23–Apr 7, 2002Pyongyang (PRK)
2001Marathon 2:36:39–Apr 15, 2001Pyongyang (PRK)
2000Marathon 2:39:30–Apr 9, 2000Pyongyang (PRK)
1999Marathon 2:26:59–Aug 29, 1999IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998Marathon 2:30:48–Oct 10, 1998Beijing (CHN)
1997Marathon 2:34:24–Oct 4, 1997Beijing (CHN)
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FAQ

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Yong Song-Ok's Marathon personal best is 2:26:59, set on Aug 29, 1999 in La Cartuja, Sevilla (ESP), #824 on the all-time list.

Yong Song-Ok competes in the Marathon.

2005 season best: 2:51:52, set on Apr 10, 2005 in Pyongyang (PRK).

Yong Song-Ok has won 1 World Championships medal.