Akari Matsumoto

Akari Matsumoto

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Born
Feb 23, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Akari Matsumoto is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on February 23, 2005. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:14.96 in the 800m, 4:20.57 in the 1500m, 9:11.96 in the 3000m, 15:47.87 in the 5000m and 33:19.64 in the 10000m. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:12:07
2026 season best1:12:07Feb 8, 2026 · Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:10
Last competitionMDC FINAL supported by OnOct 25, 2026 · DNF
MDC FINAL supported by On

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:12:07, 10 Kilometres Road 33:10, 2026 season best 1:12:07 (Feb 8, 2026, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)) · Last competition: MDC FINAL supported by On, Oct 25, 2026, DNF · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mFukuoka 2022Japan 800 m all-time list2:14.96910 pts––
1500mTokushima 2022Japan 1500 m all-time list4:20.571,046 pts––
3000mOsaka 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list9:11.961,066 pts––
5000mKitakyushu 2022Japan 5000 m all-time list15:47.871,073 pts–#576
10000mKumagaya 2025Japan 10 000 m all-time list33:19.641,070 pts–#263
SemiYamaguchi 2026Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:12:071,087 pts–#395

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:03.17–Apr 29, 202660th Oda Mikio Memorial
202610000m 33:29.31–Jul 5, 202674th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m
2026Semi 1:12:07–Feb 8, 202654th Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships
20253000m 9:52.62–Jun 14, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in SHIBETSU
20255000m 15:51.30–Apr 12, 202533rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
202510Kilometr 33:10–Feb 9, 202553rd Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
202510000m 33:19.64–May 23, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
20241500m 4:30.40–May 18, 202466th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Akari Matsumoto's Half Marathon personal best is 1:12:07, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN).

Akari Matsumoto competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 1:12:07, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN). Last competition: MDC FINAL supported by On on Oct 25, 2026, DNF.