Kim Bong-yu

Kim Bong-yu (Korean: 김봉유; Hanja: 金奉猷; born 16 June 1967) is a South Korean middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He holds the South Korean national record for the indoor 1500 metres with his best of 3:47.95 minutes. He was the bronze medalist at the 1993 East Asian Games behind teammate Kim Soon-hyung and China's Lin Jun.

Kim Bong-yu
Personal information
NationalitySouth Korean
Born (1967-06-16) 16 June 1967
Pyeongchang, Gangwon, South Korea
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s)800 metres, 1500 metres

He was the 1990 Asian Games gold medallist in the 800 m and a silver medalist in the 1500 m. At the 1991 Asian Athletics Championships he was the 1500 m silver medallist behind Mohamed Suleiman.

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