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Ayane Yanai

Ayane Yanai

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateDec 24, 2003
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Ayane Yanai is a Japan long-distance runner, born on December 24, 2003. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 20kmW.

Her personal bests include 9:20.19 in the 3000m, 16:29.07 in the 5000m, 1:29:44 in the 20kmW, 23:02 in the 5Kilometre and 42:58 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
42:58
20 km race walk
1:29:44
2026 season best
21:43.05
May 16, 2026 · ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
May 16, 2026 · 21:43.05
68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 42:58, 20 km race walk 1:29:44, 2026 season best 21:43.05 (May 16, 2026, ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN)) · Last competition: 68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, May 16, 2026, 21:43.05 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

9:20.19
16:29.07
20kmW
1:29:44
5Kilometre
23:02
10Kilometr
42:58
5000m-short-track
21:14.06
10,000Metr
43:49.85
HalfMarath
1:35:57

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m-short-track
21:43.05-May 16, 2026
↓
68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
2026
HalfMarath
1:35:57-Feb 15, 2026-Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships
2025
10,000Metr
44:18.02-Jun 6, 2025
↑
94th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2025
20kmW
1:30:25-Mar 16, 2025
↑
Asian Race Walking Championships
2024
5000m-short-track
21:14.06-Oct 13, 2024
↓
National Sports Festival 2024 Saga
2024
10Kilometr
42:58-Jan 1, 2024
↑
72nd New Year Race Walk in Tokyo 2024
2024
10,000Metr
43:49.85-Jul 6, 2024
↑
Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
2024
20kmW
1:29:44-May 18, 2024
↑
XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
2024
MarathonRa
2:58:08-Aug 7, 2024-The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2023
10,000Metr
46:50.70-Sep 15, 2023
↑
92nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
2023
20kmW
1:30:58-Mar 19, 2023
↑
47th All Japan Race Walking in Nomi
2022
5000m
16:56.61-Sep 25, 2022
↓
Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto (JPN)
2022
10Kilometr
45:21-Apr 16, 2022
↑
Wajima (JPN)
2022
10,000Metr
46:43.07-Aug 5, 2022
↑
World Athletics U20 Championships
2021
3000m
9:20.19-Jun 20, 2021
↑
Showa Denko Stadium, Oita (JPN)
2021
5Kilometre
23:02-Feb 21, 2021-Kobe (JPN)
2020
3000m
9:35.29-Aug 22, 2020
↑
Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka (JPN)
2020
5000m
16:29.07-Sep 26, 2020
↓
Municipal Stadium, Miyoshi (JPN)
2019
3000m
9:34.13-Nov 30, 2019
↑
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:43.05-May 1668th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
HalfMarath
1:44:14-Apr 12Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
HalfMarath
1:35:57-Feb 15Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships

2025

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:44-Sep 20World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
20kmW
1:35:44-Sep 15World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
20kmW
1:35:04-Jul 27FISU World University Games
20kmW
1:35:04-Jul 21FISU World University Games
10Kilometr
44:18.02-Jun 694th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10,000Metr
44:18.02-Jun 694th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
20kmW
1:33:15-May 2826th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
20kmW
1:33:15-May 2726th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi
20kmW
1:33:15-May 27-
10Kilometr
44:44.85-May 7The 102nd Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships
10,000Metr
44:44.85-May 6The 102nd Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships
20kmW
1:30:25-Mar 16-
20kmW
1:30:25-Mar 16Asian Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:33:33-Feb 16Japenese 20km Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:33:33-Feb 16-

2024

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:14.06-Oct 13National Sports Festival 2024 Saga
MarathonRa
2:58:08-Aug 7The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
10,000Metr
43:49.85-Jul 6Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
10Kilometr
43:49.85-Jul 6Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
10Kilometr
44:21.85-May 25The 101st Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
10,000Metr
44:21.85-May 24The 101st Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
20kmW
1:29:44-May 18XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
20kmW
1:29:44-May 18-
20kmW
1:32:52-Apr 21World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya
20kmW
1:32:52-Apr 21-
20kmW
1:31:25-Feb 18107th Japanese Race Walking Championships
10Kilometr
42:58-Jan 172nd New Year Race Walk in Tokyo 2024

2023

11 performances

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:56.61-Sep 256th Kyoto Land Association Record Society, Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto
10,000Metr
47:40.19-Sep 1091st Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
10,000Metr
46:43.07-Aug 5World Athletics U20 Championships
10Kilometr
46:43.07-Aug 4World Athletics U20 Championships
5000m
17:02.43-Jul 161st Long-Distance Training Meeting, Kashihara Park Athletic Field, Kashihara
10Kilometr
45:21-Apr 1661st All Japan Race Walk in Wajima, Wajima - U20 Events

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
10:07.92-Jul 31Japan High School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Fukui
3000m
9:20.19-Jun 20All Kyushu High School Athletic Meet, Showa Denko Stadium, Oita
5Kilometre
23:02-Feb 21Japanese U20 Race Walking Championships, Kobe
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Honours

4

26th Asian Athletics Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2025
🥇

Asian Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2025
🥈

47th All Japan Race Walking in Nomi

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2023
🥉

World Athletics U20 Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ayane Yanai's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Ayane Yanai's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 42:58, set on Jan 1, 2024 in Tokyo (JPN).

Which events does Ayane Yanai compete in?

Ayane Yanai competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 20 km race walk.

How did Ayane Yanai perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 21:43.05, set on May 16, 2026 in ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN). Last competition: 68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships on May 16, 2026, 21:43.05.