Jong Myong-chol

Jong Myong-chol (born 11 March 1978) is a North Korean long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. His personal best time is 2:14:58 hours, achieved at the 2005 Pyongyang Marathon.^[1]

Jong Myong-chol
Chosŏn'gŭl	정명철
Revised Romanization	Jeong Myeongcheol
McCune–Reischauer	Chŏng Myŏngch'ŏl

In this Korean name, the family name is Jong.

He competed in the 2004 Olympic marathon.^[1] He also finished seventh in the half marathon at the 2003 Summer Universiade,^[2] and won the 2003 Pyongyang Marathon.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  North Korea
2003	Pyongyang Marathon	Pyongyang, North Korea	1st	Marathon	2:15:05
	Universiade	Daegu, South Korea	7th	Half marathon	1:05:46
2004	Olympic Games	Athens, Greece	35th	Marathon	2:19:47