Akane Taira

Akane Taira

JapanJapan
Born
Nov 3, 1982 (44 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:09:17
#567 all-time
2009 season best1:13:47Jan 6, 2009 · Miyazaki
2009 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m32:12.67
#895 all-time

As of Nov 6, 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)) · 44 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKita-Kyushu 2006Japan 1500 m all-time list4:27.99991 pts–
3000mKushiro 2008Japan 3000 m all-time list9:10.031,073 pts–
5000mKawasaki 2008Japan 5000 m all-time list15:35.611,095 pts–
10000mKobe 2005Japan 10 000 m all-time list32:12.671,128 pts#895
SemiUdine 2007Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:09:171,145 pts#567
MarathonNagoya 2008Japan Marathon all-time list2:33:121,088 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2009Semi 1:13:47–Jan 6, 2009Miyazaki (JPN)
20083000m 9:10.03–Jul 16, 2008Kushiro (JPN)
20085000m 15:35.61–Jun 29, 2008Japanese Championships
200810000m 32:43.66–Jun 1, 2008Niigata (JPN)
2008Marathon 2:33:12–Mar 9, 2008Nagoya (JPN)
20075000m 16:46.99–May 26, 2007Nobeoka (JPN)
200710000m 32:18.28–Apr 22, 2007Kobe (JPN)
2007Semi 1:09:17–Oct 14, 2007Udine IAAF World Road Running Championships
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FAQ

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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.

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

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