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Ayana Yamashita

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Birth dateFeb 23, 2004
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Ayana Yamashita is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on February 23, 2004. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:29.20 in the 1500m, 9:35.07 in the 3000m, 15:51.81 in the 5000m, 1:13:22 in the Semi and 9:54.49 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:54.49
#658 all-time
5000 m
15:51.81
2026 season best
10:07.62
Jun 14, 2026 · Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Asian U23 Athletics Championships
Jul 9, 2026 · 10:38.57
Asian U23 Athletics Championships
Age
22 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:54.49 (#658 all-time), 5000 m 15:51.81, 2026 season best 10:07.62 (Jun 14, 2026, Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: Asian U23 Athletics Championships, Jul 9, 2026, 10:38.57 · 22 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000mSt
10:07.62-Jun 14, 2026
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Japanese Championships
2026
Semi
1:16:25-Jan 25, 2026
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Osaka Half Marathon
2025
3000mSt
9:54.49-Jul 27, 2025
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FISU World University Games
2025
5000m
15:51.81-Jul 12, 2025
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HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
2025
Semi
1:13:22-Jan 26, 2025
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Osaka Half Marathon
2024
3000m
9:35.07-Jul 6, 2024
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Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
2024
3000mSt
9:57.04-Jun 27, 2024
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Japanese Championships
2024
5000m
16:23.97-Jul 10, 2024
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Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
2024
Semi
1:16:10-Jan 28, 2024
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Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka
2023
3000mSt
10:11.45-Sep 17, 2023
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92nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
2023
5000m
16:33.46-Oct 20, 2023
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Kansai Inter University Track & Field And 45th Combined Events Challenge Meeting
2023
Semi
1:16:42-Jan 29, 2023
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2023 Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka
2022
1500m
4:30.08-Sep 9, 2022
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Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto (JPN)
2022
3000m
9:36.64-Sep 17, 2022
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NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022
5000m
16:38.96-Nov 27, 2022
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NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021
1500m
4:29.20-May 29, 2021
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Prefectural Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)
2021
3000m
9:45.77-Jul 11, 2021
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Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)
2020
1500m
4:44.69-Jul 25, 2020
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Prefectural Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)
2020
3000m
10:11.59-Jul 26, 2020
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Prefectural Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)
2020
5000m
16:35.21-Nov 28, 2020
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Prefectural Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)

2026

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:38.57-Jul 9Asian U23 Athletics Championships
3000mSt
10:07.62-Jun 14Japanese Championships
3000mSt
10:07.62-Jun 12Japanese Championships
3000mSt
10:19.36-May 1768th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
Semi
1:16:25-Jan 25Osaka Half Marathon

2025

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:13.64-Nov 3019th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m
16:13.64-Nov 2919th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
3000mSt
10:11.97-Sep 14The 78th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Athletc Championships
3000mSt
10:11.97-Sep 12The 78th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Athletc Championships
3000mSt
9:54.49-Jul 27FISU World University Games
3000mSt
9:57.09-Jul 25FISU World University Games
3000mSt
9:57.09-Jul 21FISU World University Games
3000mSt
9:54.49-Jul 21FISU World University Games
5000m
15:51.81-Jul 12HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
3000mSt
10:00.91-Jul 6Japanese Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
3000mSt
10:00.91-Jul 4Japanese Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
16:11.06-Jun 11HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in FUKAGAWA
3000mSt
9:57.70-Jun 894th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
3000mSt
9:57.70-Jun 694th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
3000mSt
10:04.97-May 7The 102nd Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships
3000mSt
10:08.76-Apr 27All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
3000mSt
10:08.76-Apr 26All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
3000mSt
10:09.19-Apr 273rd Osaka Inter University Track&Field Championships and 91st Hyogo Inter University Track&Field, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
Semi
1:13:54-Mar 1628th All Japan University Women's Half Marathon Championship, Matsue
Semi
1:13:22-Jan 26Osaka Half Marathon

2024

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:08.84-Sep 2293rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
3000mSt
10:08.84-Sep 2093rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
5000m
16:23.97-Jul 10Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
3000m
9:35.07-Jul 6Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
3000mSt
9:57.04-Jun 28Japanese Championships
3000mSt
9:57.04-Jun 27Japanese Championships
3000mSt
10:08.78-May 25The 101st Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
3000mSt
10:08.78-May 23The 101st Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
3000mSt
10:03.57-May 1211th Kinami Michitaka Memorial Athletics Meet, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
3000mSt
10:25.91-Apr 2172nd Hyogo Relay Carnival
5000m
16:39.39-Apr 1332nd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
3000mSt
10:21.69-Apr 3The 72nd Osaka Inter University Track&Field Championships and The 90th Hyogo Inter Univers, Expo '70 Stadium, Suita - Hyogo
Semi
1:16:12-Mar 1745th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon, Matsue
Semi
1:16:10-Jan 28Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

2023

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:38.27-Dec 7Edion Distance Challenge, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
5000m
16:34.62-Nov 115th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
16:33.46-Oct 20Kansai Inter University Track & Field And 45th Combined Events Challenge Meeting
5000m
16:33.46-Oct 17Kansai Inter University Track & Field And 45th Combined Events Challenge Meeting
3000mSt
10:11.45-Sep 1792nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
3000mSt
10:11.45-Sep 1692nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
3000mSt
10:16.49-Jun 1Japanese Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
3000mSt
10:13.14-May 25100th Kansai Inter-University Championships
3000mSt
10:33.61-Apr 671st Osaka Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Nagai Stadium No. 2, Osaka
Semi
1:17:31-Mar 1926th All Japan University Women's Half Marathon Championship, Matsue
Semi
1:16:42-Jan 292023 Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ayana Yamashita's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Ayana Yamashita's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:54.49, set on Jul 27, 2025 in Lohrheidestadion, Wattenscheid, Bochum (GER), #658 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ayana Yamashita compete in?

Ayana Yamashita competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Ayana Yamashita perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 10:07.62, set on Jun 14, 2026 in Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN). Last competition: Asian U23 Athletics Championships on Jul 9, 2026, 10:38.57.