Kim Kwang-Hyok (born January 22, 1988, in

Nampo Nampo (North Korean official spelling: Nampho; ), also spelled Namp'o, is the second largest city by population and an important seaport in North Korea, which lies on the northern shore of the Taedong River, 15 km east of the river's mouth. ...

) is a North Korean

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. At the

2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ...

, he competed in the Men's marathon, finishing in 53rd place.

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North Korean male long-distance runners North Korean male marathon runners Living people Olympic athletes for North Korea Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics 1988 births People from Nampo {{NorthKorea-athletics-bio-stub