Park Na-yeon sets new 1500m South Korean record, breaking 34-year-old mark

Park Na-yeon has shattered a 34-year-old South Korean record in the women's 1500m, clocking an impressive 4 minutes 13.87 seconds at the Hokuren Distance Challenge in Shibetsu, Japan. This new benchmark eclipses the previous record of 4:14.18 set by Lee Mi-kyung in 1992.

The victory marks a significant milestone for Park, who has shown strong performance trends since last year. Her historic achievement cements her name in the athletics annals.

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There were times I wanted to give up facing the goal of breaking the Korean record, but I was able to overcome it thanks to the firm belief of coaches Yoo Young-hoon and Lee Jin-il.

Reflecting on her accomplishment, Park shared her gratitude through the Korea Association of Athletics Federations. "There were times I wanted to give up facing the goal of breaking the Korean record, but I was able to overcome it thanks to the firm belief of coaches Yoo Young-hoon and Lee Jin-il," she stated. She also extended heartfelt thanks to her family and teammates for their mental support during difficult moments.

Looking ahead, Park is not resting on her laurels. "I don't want to be complacent with this record and will continue to challenge myself towards even higher goals," she declared. Her sights are now set on the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September, where she aims to further showcase her athletic prowess.

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I don't want to be complacent with this record and will continue to challenge myself towards even higher goals.