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Akira Aizawa
- Born
- Jul 18, 1997 (29 years old)
- Birthplace
- Sukagawa, Japan
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
Akira Aizawa is a Japan long-distance runner, born on July 18, 1997 in Sukagawa, Japan. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:49.66 in the 3000m, 13:24.97 in the 5000m, 27:13.04 in the 10000m, 1:01:20 in the Semi and 2:11:13 in the Marathon. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:13.04
2026 season best8:22.75Apr 24, 2026 · UNM Track Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:20
Last competitionTokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026Oct 18, 2026 · 1:00:26
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:13.04 (#170 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:20, 2026 season best 8:22.75 (Apr 24, 2026, UNM Track Stadium, Albuquerque, NM (USA)) · Last competition: Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026, Oct 18, 2026, 1:00:26 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:22.75 | – | Apr 24, 2026 | Don Kirby Tailwind Twilight |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:24.97 | – | May 4, 2026 | 37th Golden Games in Nobeoka |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:00:26 | – | Oct 18, 2026 | Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:11:13 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | Osaka Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:01:20 | – | Apr 6, 2025 | Generali Berliner Halbmarathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:35:54 | – | Sep 21, 2025 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:35.14 | – | Jul 20, 2024 | Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose |
| 2024 | 10000m | 27:34.53 | – | May 3, 2024 | Japan 10,000m Championships, Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi |