Young-sun Lee
KORWomenLee Young-Sun (Korean: 이영선; RR: I Yeong-seon, born 21 February 1974) is a retired female javelin thrower from South Korea. Her personal best throw is 58.87 metres, achieved at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan.
As of Sep 17, 2026: Javelin Throw 58.87 (#303 all-time), 2007 season best 51.59 (Oct 12, 2007, Gwangju (KOR)) · 52 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | JT | 51.59 | - | Oct 12, 2007 | ↑ | Gwangju (KOR) |
| 2006 | JT | 54.09 | - | Apr 28, 2006 | ↑ | Gwangju (KOR) |
| 2005 | JT | 55.98 | - | Oct 16, 2005 | ↑ | Ulsan (KOR) |
| 2004 | JT | 54.00 | - | Oct 10, 2004 | ↑ | Chungbuk (KOR) |
| 2003 | JT | 56.96 | - | Oct 12, 2003 | ↑ | Jeonju (KOR) |
| 2002 | JT | 58.87 | - | Oct 7, 2002 | ↑ | Busan (KOR) |
| 2001 | JT | 54.54 | - | Oct 12, 2001 | ↑ | Chunan (KOR) |
| 2000 | JT | 58.15 | - | May 5, 2000 | ↑ | Suwon (KOR) |
| 1999 | JavelinThr | 56.22 | - | Jun 11, 1999 | ↓ | Korean Championships |
| 1999 | JT | 56.80 | - | Oct 12, 1999 | ↑ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 1998 | JT | 62.09 | - | Dec 14, 1998 | ↑ | Bangkok (THA) |
| 1998 | JavelinThr | 62.09 | - | Dec 14, 1998 | ↓ | Bangkok (THA) |
| 1997 | JavelinThr | 61.04 | - | Apr 22, 1997 | ↓ | Korean Championships |
| 1997 | JT | 61.04 | - | Apr 22, 1997 | ↑ | Daejeon (KOR) |
| 1996 | JT | 58.66 | - | Jul 29, 1996 | ↑ | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1996 | JavelinThr | 61.46 | - | May 21, 1996 | ↓ | Korean Championships |
| 1995 | JT | 61.62 | - | Sep 3, 1995 | ↑ | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 1995 | JavelinThr | 61.62 | - | Sep 3, 1995 | ↓ | Fukuoka Universiade |
| 1994 | JavelinThr | 62.30 | - | Oct 15, 1994 | ↓ | Hiroshima (JPN) |
| 1994 | JT | 62.30 | - | Oct 15, 1994 | ↑ | Hiroshima (JPN) |
| 1993 | JavelinThr | 58.62 | - | Jul 16, 1993 | ↓ | Buffalo Universiade |
| 1993 | JT | 58.62 | - | Jul 16, 1993 | ↑ | Buffalo, NY (USA) |
| 1992 | JavelinThr | 55.10 | - | Jul 31, 1992 | ↓ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1992 | JT | 55.10 | - | Jul 31, 1992 | ↑ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
2007
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 51.59 | - | Oct 12 | Gwangju National Sport Games, Gwangju |
2006
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 53.58 | - | Oct 22 | Kimchun Korean National Games, Kimchun |
JT | 51.48 | - | Sep 28 | Daegu Colorful Athletics Meeting, Daegu |
JT | 53.50 | - | May 26 | Korean Championships |
JT | 54.09 | - | Apr 28 | Gwangju |
2005
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 52.79 | - | Nov 2 | Macao East-Asian Games, Macao |
JT | 55.98 | - | Oct 16 | Ulsan Korean National Games, Ulsan |
JT | 53.20 | - | Sep 23 | Daegu International Athletics Competition, Daegu |
JT | 55.39 | - | Sep 4 | Incheon Asian Championships, Incheon |
JT | 54.68 | - | Jun 4 | Korean Championships |
JT | 54.11 | - | Apr 21 | Gwangju National Division Ch., Gwangju |
2004
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 54.00 | - | Oct 10 | Chungbuk |
JT | 51.48 | - | Aug 13 | Taebaek |
2003
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 56.96 | - | Oct 12 | Jeonju |
2002
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 52.68 | - | Nov 11 | Seoul National Games, Seoul |
JT | 58.87 | - | Oct 7 | Busan Asian Games, Busan |
JT | 53.72 | - | Aug 11 | Colombo Asian Championships |
JT | 56.72 | - | Jun 11 | Korean Championships, Uijeongbu |
JT | 58.17 | - | May 2 | Gimcheon College Div I., Gimcheon |
JT | 57.92 | - | Apr 17 | Donghae |
2001
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 54.54 | - | Oct 12 | Chunan Korean National Games, Chunan |
JT | 54.46 | - | May 25 | Osaka East Asian Games, Osaka |
2000
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 53.68 | - | Oct 13 | Busan |
JT | 49.84 | - | Sep 29 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
JT | 49.84 | - | Sep 22 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
JT | 55.78 | - | Aug 30 | Jakarta Asian Championships |
JT | 56.02 | - | Aug 10 | Taebaek |
JT | 55.22 | - | Jun 9 | Taejon Korean Championships, Taejon |
JT | 58.15 | - | May 5 | Suwon |
JT | 56.57 | - | May 5 | Jaechun HS, Jaechun |
JT | 57.91 | - | Apr 21 | Youngju |
1999
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 56.80 | - | Oct 12 | Incheon Korean National Sports Games, Incheon |
JT | 51.36 | - | Aug 26 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
JT | 51.36 | - | Aug 21 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
JavelinThr | 56.22 | - | Jun 11 | Korean Championships |
1998
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 62.09 | - | Dec 14 | Bangkok Asian Games, Bangkok |
JavelinThr | 59.31 | - | Sep 19 | Tokyo '98 Toto International, Tokyo |
JavelinThr | 55.07 | - | Jul 20 | Fukuoka Asian Championships, Fukuoka |
JavelinThr | 59.64 | - | Jun 10 | Korean Championships |
1997
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 57.22 | - | Aug 30 | Catania Universiade, Catania |
JavelinThr | 55.98 | - | Aug 7 | IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
JavelinThr | 56.10 | - | May 17 | Busan 2nd East Asian Games, Busan |
JavelinThr | 56.16 | - | Apr 27 | Kongju |
JavelinThr | 61.04 | - | Apr 22 | Korean Championships |
1996
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 58.66 | - | Jul 29 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
JavelinThr | 58.66 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
JavelinThr | 61.46 | - | May 21 | Korean Championships |
JavelinThr | 60.30 | - | May 11 | Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka |
JavelinThr | 59.20 | - | May 6 | Mito |
JavelinThr | 59.00 | - | May 4 | Jakarta Int. Meeting, Jakarta |
Honours
Incheon Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Incheon Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw
Busan Asian Games
Javelin Throw
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw
Colombo Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Colombo Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Jakarta Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Jakarta Asian Championships
Javelin Throw
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
Bangkok Asian Games
Javelin Throw (old)
Fukuoka Asian Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
Fukuoka Asian Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
Korean Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
Fukuoka Universiade
Javelin Throw (old)
Buffalo Universiade
Javelin Throw (old)
Frequently asked questions
What is Young-sun Lee's Javelin Throw personal best?
Young-sun Lee's Javelin Throw personal best is 58.87, set on Oct 7, 2002 in Busan (KOR), #303 on the all-time list.
Which events does Young-sun Lee compete in?
Young-sun Lee competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Young-sun Lee perform in 2007?
2007 season best: 51.59, set on Oct 12, 2007 in Gwangju (KOR).