Aya Kotajima

JapanJapan
Born
Jun 20, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Aya Kotajima is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on June 20, 2005. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:18.21 in the 800m, 4:23.57 in the 1500m, 9:18.39 in the 3000m and 15:54.20 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m15:54.20
2023 season best15:54.20Apr 29, 2023 · Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima
2023 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:18.39
Last competitionInter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, SapporoAug 6, 2023 · 9:18.39
Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 15:54.20, 3000 m 9:18.39, 2023 season best 15:54.20 (Apr 29, 2023, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN)) · Last competition: Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo, Aug 6, 2023, 9:18.39 · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mKawasaki 2021Japan 800 m all-time list2:18.21860 pts–
1500mKofu 2023Japan 1500 m all-time list4:23.571,024 pts–
3000mSapporo 2023Japan 3000 m all-time list9:18.391,045 pts–
5000mHiroshima 2023Japan 5000 m all-time list15:54.201,061 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20231500m 4:23.57–Jun 17, 2023Minami Kanto High school Meeting, JIT Recycled Ink Stadium, Kofu
20233000m 9:18.39–Aug 6, 2023Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo
20235000m 15:54.20–Apr 29, 202357th Oda Mikio Memorial
2023CrossCount 22:46–Feb 18, 202344th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
20221500m 4:31.11–Apr 23, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
20223000m 9:20.02–Sep 24, 2022Gion Stadium, Sagamihara (JPN)
2021800m 2:18.21–Jun 20, 2021Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki (JPN)
20211500m 4:31.85–Jun 18, 2021Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Aya Kotajima's 5000 m personal best is 15:54.20, set on Apr 29, 2023 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN).

Aya Kotajima competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2023 season best: 15:54.20, set on Apr 29, 2023 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN). Last competition: Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo on Aug 6, 2023, 9:18.39.