Akane Kobayashi

Akane Kobayashi

JapanJapan
Born
Oct 22, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 300 Metres

Akane Kobayashi is a Japan sprinter, born on October 22, 1998. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 100mH.

Her personal bests include 12.35 in the 100m, 26.03 in the 200m, 14.79 in the 100mH, 59.60 in the 400mH and 46.72 in the 4x100m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles59.60
2021 season best1:01.87Aug 9, 2021 · University Athletics Stadium, Fukushima
2021 season best
Personal best · 300 Metres39.53

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m hurdles 59.60, 300 Metres 39.53, 2021 season best 1:01.87 (Aug 9, 2021, University Athletics Stadium, Fukushima (JPN)) · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mFukushima 2019Japan 100 m all-time list12.35*923 pts–
200mFukushima 2021Japan 200 m all-time list26.03849 pts–
100mHFukushima 2019Japan 100 m hurdles all-time list14.79920 pts–
400mHHiratsuka 2019Japan 400 m hurdles all-time list59.601,034 pts–
4x100mHitachinaka 2019Japan 4 × 100 m all-time list46.72–
4x400mNiigata 2020Japan 4 × 400 m all-time list3:50.85–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021100m 12.50+1.0Jul 17, 2021Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN)
2021100mH 15.15+1.3Jun 12, 2021Athletics Stadium, Akita (JPN)
2021200m 26.03+0.0Jun 19, 2021University Athletics Stadium, Fukushima (JPN)
2021400mH 1:01.87–Aug 9, 2021University Athletics Stadium, Fukushima (JPN)
2020100m 12.95-0.2Oct 3, 2020University Athletics Stadium, Fukushima (JPN)
2020200m 26.41+0.0Sep 5, 2020University Athletics Stadium, Fukushima (JPN)
2020400mH 1:01.07–Oct 19, 2020Athletic Field, Kitakami (JPN)
20204x400m 3:50.85–Sep 12, 2020Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN)
FAQ

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Akane Kobayashi's 400 m hurdles personal best is 59.60, set on Jun 9, 2019 in Hiratsuka (JPN).

Akane Kobayashi competes in the 400 m hurdles and 300 Metres.

2021 season best: 1:01.87, set on Aug 9, 2021 in University Athletics Stadium, Fukushima (JPN).