Dong-A Seoul International Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Korean runner, Lee Bong-ju, is set to run the 2008 Dong-A Seoul International Marathon.  At thirty-seven he feels he just may attain a 2:07:20 finish, the Korean record which he set in 2000.

Lee Bong-ju Has Sights Set on 2008 Dong-A Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Most considered Lee Bong-ju a long shot to win the Seoul Marathon. At 37 years of age and well past the average prime for running , Lee pulled off the upset against 21 formidable Kenyan runners.  Bong-ju was over 30 meters behind Paul Kiprop Kirui at the 38K mark and surged past Kirui to pull of the upset and inspire a nation. The tv ratings soared above any other previous mark by any other Koren aired television program.

Dramatic Victory in Seoul Marathon Signals New Beginning for Lee Bong-ju

Human Interest Story

Fifty-year old Kim Yeong-guk was awarded the Best Runner's Award in the Dong-A Marathoners Award Ceremony.  Dong-A Ilbo, the sponsor of Seoul International Marathon in March, and the HiSeoul, Baekje Keungil and Gyeongju International marathons in the fall have chosen Kim from a group of eight finalists based on their record over a full race.  In 2007 Kim had finish times of 2:47:25 at the Seoul International Marathon and finished in 2:27:10 at the Gyeongju International Marathon.

50-Year-Old Marathoner Seizes Dong-A Marathoners Best Runner’s Award

Article on Lee Bong-joo, who has proved himself as the national marathon runner.

Lee Bong-ju Is “Washed Up” No Longer

An excellent race; extremely well-organized.

Wonderful exp. running through Seoul S. Korea

Dong-A Seoul International Marathon

Marathon Results