Kim Yi-yong

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Kim Yi-yong
Hangul 김이용
Revised Romanization Kim Yi-Yong
McCune–Reischauer Kim Yi-yong

Kim Yi-Yong (Korean: 김이용; born 20 September 1973 in Gangwon-do) is a retired South Korean long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon. He was the 2004 Asian Marathon Championship winner.[1]

His personal best for the marathon is 2:07:49 hours, set in 1999.[2]

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  South Korea
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 12th Marathon 2:16:17
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 54th Marathon 2:33:28
2003 World Championships Paris, France Marathon DNF
2004 Asian Marathon Championships Seoul, South Korea 1st Marathon [3]

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