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Akari Watanabe

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateSep 20, 2006
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Akari Watanabe is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 20, 2006. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 10000m and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 10:44.92 in the 3000m, 37:26.27 in the 10000m, 52:26 in the 10Kilometr, 25:36.98 in the 5000m-short-track and 1:55:27 in the HalfMarath. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
37:26.27
10 Kilometres Road
52:26
2026 season best
25:02.15
Sep 5, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
Sep 5, 2026 · 25:02.15
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 10 000 m 37:26.27, 10 Kilometres Road 52:26, 2026 season best 25:02.15 (Sep 5, 2026) · Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Sep 5, 2026, 25:02.15 · 20 years old

PB

Personal bests

10:44.92
37:26.27
10Kilometr
52:26
5000m-short-track
25:36.98
HalfMarath
1:55:27

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000Metres
25:02.15-Sep 5, 2026-95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2026
HalfMarath
1:55:27-Feb 15, 2026-Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships
2025
10000m
37:26.27-Sep 12, 2025-The 78th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Athletc Championships
2025
10Kilometr
52:26-Feb 16, 2025-Japenese U20 Race Walking Championships
2024
20kmW
25:36.98-Jun 14, 2024
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77th Chugoku District High School Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori
2024
5000m-short-track
25:36.98-Jun 14, 2024
↑
77th Chugoku District High School Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori
2023
5000m-short-track
27:17.02-Jun 16, 2023
↑
76th Chugoku District High School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
2023
20kmW
27:17.02-Jun 17, 2023
↑
76th Chugoku District High School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
2022
3000m
10:44.92-Apr 24, 2022-Ishin Centennial Memorial Park Athletic Field, Yamaguchi (JPN)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000Metres
25:02.15-Sep 595th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
HalfMarath
1:55:27-Feb 15Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
37:26.27-Sep 12The 78th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Athletc Championships
10Kilometr
52:26-Feb 16Japenese U20 Race Walking Championships

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
25:50.00-Jul 282024 Inter-High School Championships
5000m-short-track
25:36.98-Jun 1477th Chugoku District High School Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
27:17.02-Jun 1676th Chugoku District High School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
10:44.92-Apr 24High School Competition, Ishin Centennial Memorial Park Athletic Field, Yamaguchi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Akari Watanabe's 10 000 m personal best?

Akari Watanabe's 10 000 m personal best is 37:26.27, set on Sep 12, 2025 in Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto (JPN).

Which events does Akari Watanabe compete in?

Akari Watanabe competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Akari Watanabe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 25:02.15, set on Sep 5, 2026. Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Sep 5, 2026, 25:02.15.