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Yong Song-Ok

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Yong Song-Ok

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Birth dateAug 18, 1974
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:59
#824 all-time
2005 season best
2:51:52
Apr 10, 2005 · Pyongyang (PRK)
2005 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 20, 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

PB

Personal bests

2:26:59
#824 all-time
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
Marathon
2:51:52-Apr 10, 2005
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Pyongyang (PRK)
2003
Marathon
2:36:29-Mar 30, 2003
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Chinese Marathon Championships
2002
Marathon
2:29:23-Apr 7, 2002
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2001
Marathon
2:36:39-Apr 15, 2001
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
2000
Marathon
2:39:30-Apr 9, 2000
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
1999
Marathon
2:26:59-Aug 29, 1999
↓
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998
Marathon
2:30:48-Oct 10, 1998
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1997
Marathon
2:34:24-Oct 4, 1997
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1996
Marathon
2:29:54-Mar 10, 1996
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)
1995
Marathon
2:29:57-Oct 29, 1995
↓
Pyongyang (PRK)

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:51:52-Apr 10Pyongyang Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon, Pyongyang

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:29-Mar 30Chinese Marathon Championships

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:49-Oct 13Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:29:23-Apr 7Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:39-Apr 15Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:30-Apr 9Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:59-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Marathon
2:26:59-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:48-Oct 10Beijing Marathon, Beijing

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:24-Oct 4Beijing Marathon, Beijing

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:31-Jul 28The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:35:31-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:29:54-Mar 10Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:57-Oct 29Pyongyang Marathon, Pyongyang

Honours

🥇

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yong Song-Ok's Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Yong Song-Ok compete in?

Yong Song-Ok competes in the Marathon.

How did Yong Song-Ok perform in 2005?

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

How many medals has Yong Song-Ok won?

Yong Song-Ok has won 1 World Championships medal.