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Asami Obi

Asami Obi

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Birth dateMar 22, 1976
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Asami Obi is a Japan long-distance runner, born on March 22, 1976. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:27.9h in the 3000m, 16:03.18 in the 5000m, 32:58.91 in the 10000m, 1:10:04 in the Semi and 2:32:36 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:10:04
#844 all-time
20 Kilometres Road
1:07:15
2007 season best
1:12:07
Jan 6, 2007 · Miyazaki (JPN)
2007 season best
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:04 (#844 all-time), 20 Kilometres Road 1:07:15, 2007 season best 1:12:07 (Jan 6, 2007, Miyazaki (JPN)) · 50 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
Semi
1:12:07-Jan 6, 2007
↓
Miyazaki (JPN)
2007
Marathon
2:34:50-Jan 28, 2007
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2006
5000m
16:17.93-Jun 13, 2006
↑
Abashiri (JPN)
2006
Semi
1:14:21-May 14, 2006
↓
Sendai (JPN)
2006
Marathon
2:34:22-Jan 29, 2006
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2005
5000m
16:03.18-May 21, 2005
↑
Nobeoka (JPN)
2005
Semi
1:12:54-Jul 3, 2005
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2005
Marathon
2:32:36-Oct 16, 2005
↓
Beijing International Marathon
2004
20Kilometr
1:07:15-Oct 17, 2004
↑
Tokyo (JPN)
2004
Semi
1:11:44-Nov 23, 2004
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2004
Marathon
2:33:34-Apr 11, 2004
↓
Nagano (JPN)
2003
5000m
16:30.95-May 24, 2003
↑
Nobeoka (JPN)
2003
10000m
33:37.06-Sep 27, 2003
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2003
Semi
1:11:44-Dec 7, 2003
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2003
Marathon
2:35:45-Mar 9, 2003
↓
Nagoya International Women's Marathon
2002
3000m
9:27.9h-Sep 29, 2002-Yokohama (JPN)
2002
Semi
1:12:27-Jul 7, 2002
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2002
Marathon
2:34:39-Mar 10, 2002
↓
Nagoya International Women's Marathon
2001
10000m
33:56.27-May 6, 2001
↓
Mito (JPN)
2001
Semi
1:11:20-Mar 11, 2001
↓
Kyoto (JPN)
2001
Marathon
2:36:37-Aug 26, 2001
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2000
10000m
32:58.91-May 13, 2000
↓
Shiroi (JPN)
2000
Semi
1:10:04-Mar 12, 2000
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
1999
30Kilometr
1:45:00-Feb 21, 1999-Ohme (JPN)
1999
Marathon
2:34:42-Aug 29, 1999
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
1997
20Kilometr
1:10:56-Oct 19, 1997
↑
Tokyo (JPN)

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:50-Jan 28Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
Semi
1:12:07-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:17.93-Jun 13Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
Semi
1:14:21-May 14Sendai International Half Marathon, Sendai
Marathon
2:34:22-Jan 29Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:36-Oct 16Beijing International Marathon
Semi
1:12:54-Jul 3Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
16:03.18-May 21Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
Semi
1:13:19-Mar 13Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
Marathon
2:41:12-Jan 30Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:44-Nov 23Nagoya Half Marathon, Nagoya
20Kilometr
1:07:15-Oct 17Takashimadaira Road Race, Tokyo
Marathon
2:33:34-Apr 11Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, Nagano
Semi
1:12:23-Mar 14All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Marathon
2:36:56-Jan 25Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:44-Dec 7Okayama Half Marathon, Okayama
10000m
33:37.06-Sep 27Okayama Japanese Corporate Ch., Okayama
Semi
1:13:09-Jul 6Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
16:30.95-May 24Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
Marathon
2:35:45-Mar 9Nagoya International Women's Marathon

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:37-Dec 1Okayama Half Marathon, Okayama
3000m
9:27.9HT-Sep 29Yokohama
Semi
1:12:27-Jul 7Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:34:39-Mar 10Nagoya International Women's Marathon

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:37-Aug 26Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
33:56.27-May 6Mito GP, Mito
Semi
1:11:20-Mar 11Kyoto Half Marathon, Kyoto

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:58.91-May 13Shiroi
Semi
1:10:04-Mar 12Japanese Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:42-Aug 29Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
30Kilometr
1:45:00-Feb 21Ohme 30 km, Ohme

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:10:56-Oct 19Takashimadaira Road Race, Tokyo

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Asami Obi's Half Marathon personal best?

Asami Obi's Half Marathon personal best is 1:10:04, set on Mar 12, 2000 in Yamaguchi (JPN), #844 on the all-time list.

Which events does Asami Obi compete in?

Asami Obi competes in the Half Marathon and 20 Kilometres Road.

How did Asami Obi perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 1:12:07, set on Jan 6, 2007 in Miyazaki (JPN).