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Akemi Kuribayashi

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Akemi Kuribayashi is a Japan long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:17.4h in the 3000m, 15:41.38 in the 5000m, 31:29.79 in the 10000m, 1:10:45 in the Semi and 2:43:07 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:29.79
#359 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:45
2000 season best
1:13:05
Jul 2, 2000 · Sapporo (JPN)
2000 season best

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 31:29.79 (#359 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:45, 2000 season best 1:13:05 (Jul 2, 2000, Sapporo (JPN))

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
Semi
1:13:05-Jul 2, 2000
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
1999
10Kilometr
33:48-Dec 19, 1999
↓
Hofu (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:12:58-Oct 3, 1999
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
1999
Marathon
2:43:07-Nov 21, 1999-Tokyo Marathon
1998
5000m
15:41.38-Oct 18, 1998-Kobe (JPN)
1998
Semi
1:16:19-Jun 28, 1998
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
1997
3000m
9:17.4h-Apr 6, 1997-Yamaguchi (JPN)
1997
10000m
31:29.79-Oct 5, 1997-Japanese Championships
1997
10Kilometr
33:19-Feb 9, 1997
↓
Karatsu (JPN)
1997
Semi
1:10:45-Mar 16, 1997
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:05-Jul 2Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
Semi
1:13:54-Jan 9Kagoshima Half Marathon, Kagoshima

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:48-Dec 19Hofu 10 km, Hofu
Marathon
2:43:07-Nov 21Tokyo Marathon
Semi
1:12:58-Oct 3Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:41.38-Oct 18Kobe
Semi
1:16:19-Jun 28Half Marathon, Sapporo

1997

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:29.79-Oct 5Japanese Championships
10000m
32:32.04-May 17Miyoshi
10000m
32:44.03-May 5Mito
10000m
33:07.99-Apr 20Kobe
3000m
9:17.4HT-Apr 6Yamaguchi
Semi
1:10:45-Mar 16Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
10Kilometr
33:19-Feb 910 km, Karatsu

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Akemi Kuribayashi's 10 000 m personal best?

Akemi Kuribayashi's 10 000 m personal best is 31:29.79, set on Oct 5, 1997 in Tokyo (JPN), #359 on the all-time list.

Which events does Akemi Kuribayashi compete in?

Akemi Kuribayashi competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Akemi Kuribayashi perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 1:13:05, set on Jul 2, 2000 in Sapporo (JPN).