Akari Niga

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Born
Jan 3, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

Akari Niga is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on January 3, 2008. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 1000m.

Her personal bests include 4:27.46 in the 1500m, 9:20.96 in the 3000m and 2:55.35 in the 1000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m9:20.96
2026 season best4:23.03Sep 5, 2026 · Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:27.46
Last competitionJapanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, ShizuokaOct 3, 2026 · 4:24.18
Japanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 9:20.96, 1500 m 4:27.46, 2026 season best 4:23.03 (Sep 5, 2026, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Japanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka, Oct 3, 2026, 4:24.18 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOsaka 2026Japan 1500 m all-time list4:27.46995 pts–
3000mYokohama 2025Japan 3000 m all-time list9:20.961,037 pts–
1000mMatsuyama 20222:55.35914 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:23.03–Sep 5, 202695th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
20251500m 4:27.64–Jun 13, 202578th National High School Track and Field Championships Kinki Regional Qualifiers
20253000m 9:20.96–Nov 29, 202519th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20221000m 2:55.35–Oct 21, 2022Ehime Athletics Stadium, Matsuyama (JPN)
20221500m 4:42.38–May 4, 2022Konoike Athletics Stadium, Nara (JPN)
20223000m 10:26.65–Nov 6, 2022Konoike Athletics Stadium, Nara (JPN)
20211000m 2:57.67–Sep 5, 2021Konoike Athletics Stadium, Nara (JPN)
20211500m 4:45.40–Sep 23, 2021Konoike Athletics Stadium, Nara (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Akari Niga's 3000 m personal best is 9:20.96, set on Nov 29, 2025 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).

Akari Niga competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:23.03, set on Sep 5, 2026 in Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Japanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka on Oct 3, 2026, 4:24.18.