Lee Myeong-jeong (, born 15 April 1945) is a South 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 stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...

at the

1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad () and officially branded as Mexico 1968 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico. These were the first Ol ...

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1945 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics South Korean male long-distance runners South Korean male marathon runners Olympic athletes for South Korea Sportspeople from Incheon 20th-century South Korean sportsmen {{SouthKorea-athletics-bio-stub