Ri Kyong-chol
North Korean distance runner
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Ri Kyong-chol (born 8 March 1979) is a North Korean long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. His personal best time is 2:11:36 hours, achieved at the 2005 Pyongyang Marathon.[1]
He finished 32nd at the 2005 World Championships.[1] He also finished fourteenth in the half marathon at the 2003 Summer Universiade,[2] ninth at the 2006 Asian Games and won the 2005 and 2006 Pyongyang Marathon.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  North Korea | |||||
| 2003 | Universiade | Daegu, South Korea | 14th | Half marathon | 1:07:05 |
| 2005 | Pyongyang Marathon | Pyongyang, North Korea | 1st | Marathon | 2:11:36 |
| 2006 | Pyongyang Marathon | Pyongyang, North Korea | 1st | Marathon | 2:13:15 |
