Akane Taira

JPNWomen

Birth dateNov 3, 1982

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Akane Taira is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on November 3, 1982. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:27.99 in the 1500m, 9:10.03 in the 3000m, 15:35.61 in the 5000m, 32:12.67 in the 10000m and 1:09:17 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:09:17

#567 all-time

10 000 m

32:12.67

#895 all-time

2009 season best

1:13:47

Jan 6, 2009 · Miyazaki (JPN)

2009 season best

Age

43 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Half Marathon 1:09:17 (#567 all-time), 10 000 m 32:12.67 (#895 all-time), 2009 season best 1:13:47 (Jan 6, 2009, Miyazaki (JPN)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

4:27.99

9:10.03

15:35.61

32:12.67

1:09:17

2:33:12

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2009	Semi	1:13:47	-	Jan 6, 2009	↓	Miyazaki (JPN)
2008	3000m	9:10.03	-	Jul 16, 2008	↑	Kushiro (JPN)
2008	5000m	15:35.61	-	Jun 29, 2008	↑	Japanese Championships
2008	10000m	32:43.66	-	Jun 1, 2008	↑	Niigata (JPN)
2008	Marathon	2:33:12	-	Mar 9, 2008	-	Nagoya (JPN)
2007	5000m	16:46.99	-	May 26, 2007	↑	Nobeoka (JPN)
2007	10000m	32:18.28	-	Apr 22, 2007	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2007	Semi	1:09:17	-	Oct 14, 2007	↓	Udine IAAF World Road Running Championships
2006	1500m	4:27.99	-	May 13, 2006	-	Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
2006	5000m	15:52.50	-	Apr 29, 2006	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)
2006	10000m	33:07.75	-	Jun 7, 2006	↑	Fukagawa (JPN)
2005	5000m	15:51.12	-	Apr 29, 2005	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)
2005	10000m	32:12.67	-	Apr 24, 2005	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2005	Semi	1:12:23	-	Oct 1, 2005	↓	Edmonton IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Edmonton
2004	3000m	9:34.47	-	Sep 26, 2004	↑	Niigata (JPN)
2004	5000m	15:54.39	-	Oct 16, 2004	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2004	10000m	32:46.68	-	Sep 25, 2004	↑	Niigata (JPN)
2004	Semi	1:12:04	-	Mar 14, 2004	↓	Yamaguchi (JPN)
2003	5000m	16:16.91	-	May 11, 2003	↑	Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
2003	10000m	33:41.41	-	May 10, 2003	↑	Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
2002	5000m	16:16.44	-	May 25, 2002	↑	Nobeoka (JPN)
2001	3000m	9:27.36	-	Sep 29, 2001	↑	Kanazawa (JPN)

2009

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:13:47	-	Jan 6	Miyazaki Women's Half Marathon, Miyazaki

2008

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:04.53	-	Sep 28	Yokohama
10000m	33:12.27	-	Sep 26	Yamagata Corporate Ch., Yamagata
3000m	9:10.03	-	Jul 16	Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
5000m	15:59.22	-	Jul 13	Kitakami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitakami
5000m	15:35.61	-	Jun 29	Japanese Championships
10000m	32:43.66	-	Jun 1	Niigata
10000m	33:26.32	-	May 3	Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
3000m	9:15.48	-	Apr 27	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Marathon	2:33:12	-	Mar 9	Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

2007

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:56.19	-	Dec 1	Yokohama
Semi	1:09:17	-	Oct 14	Udine IAAF World Road Running Championships
5000m	16:46.99	-	May 26	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m	32:18.28	-	Apr 22	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi	1:10:53	-	Mar 11	Yamaguchi Japanese Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Semi	1:11:20	-	Jan 6	Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

2006

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:26.35	-	Oct 6	Kobe National Sports Festival, Kobe
10000m	34:17.24	-	Jun 30	Japanese Championships, Kobe
10000m	33:07.75	-	Jun 7	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
5000m	16:04.13	-	May 27	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	16:18.08	-	May 14	Kita Kyushu, Kita-Kyushu
1500m	4:27.99	-	May 13	Kita Kyushu, Kita-Kyushu
5000m	15:52.50	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Oda Mikio Memorial, Hiroshima
10000m	33:14.83	-	Apr 23	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2005

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:12:23	-	Oct 1	Edmonton IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Edmonton
10000m	33:57.43	-	Sep 25	Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
5000m	16:30.19	-	Jul 6	Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo
5000m	15:51.12	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
10000m	32:12.67	-	Apr 24	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi	1:10:29	-	Mar 13	Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
Semi	1:10:26	-	Jan 6	Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

2004

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:54.39	-	Oct 16	Kobe Meeting, Kobe
3000m	9:34.47	-	Sep 26	Niigata Japanese Corporate Team Junior Championships, Niigata
10000m	32:46.68	-	Sep 25	Niigata Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Niigata
Semi	1:15:01	-	Sep 5	Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
5000m	16:11.47	-	Jun 20	Abashiri
10000m	33:36.85	-	Jun 16	Kushiro
5000m	16:27.91	-	May 22	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	16:23.71	-	May 8	Kitakyushu, Kita-Kyushu
10000m	33:23.94	-	May 8	Kitakyushu, Kita-Kyushu
5000m	16:00.96	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
Semi	1:12:04	-	Mar 14	All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2003

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:57.11	-	May 24	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	16:16.91	-	May 11	KitaKyushu, Kita-Kyushu
10000m	33:41.41	-	May 10	KitaKyushu, Kita-Kyushu
5000m	16:27.74	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

2002

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:16.44	-	May 25	Nobeoka
5000m	16:32.89	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

2001

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:27.36	-	Sep 29	Kanazawa Junior, Kanazawa
3000m	9:40.19	-	May 12	Nobeoka U20, Nobeoka

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Akane Taira's Half Marathon personal best?

Akane Taira's Half Marathon personal best is 1:09:17, set on Oct 14, 2007 in Udine (ITA), #567 on the all-time list.

Which events does Akane Taira compete in?

Akane Taira competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Akane Taira perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 1:13:47, set on Jan 6, 2009 in Miyazaki (JPN).