Chihiro Imai

Chihiro Imai

Born
Oct 24, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Chihiro Imai is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on October 24, 1999. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:16.51 in the 800m, 4:30.52 in the 1500m, 9:28.47 in the 3000m, 16:35.56 in the 5000m and 5:02.4h in the MileRoad. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m9:28.47
2019 season best9:37.80May 19, 2019 · Kumagaya
Personal best · 5000 m16:35.56

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 9:28.47, 5000 m 16:35.56, 2019 season best 9:37.80 (May 19, 2019, Kumagaya (JPN)) · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mInzai 2019Japan 800 m all-time list2:16.51886 pts–
1500mOsaka 2018Japan 1500 m all-time list4:30.52973 pts–
3000mYokohama 2016Japan 3000 m all-time list9:28.471,013 pts–
5000mYamaguchi 2019Japan 5000 m all-time list16:35.56986 pts–
MileRoadMN 20185:02.4h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019800m 2:16.51–May 3, 2019Inzai (JPN)
20191500m 4:31.13–Jul 6, 2019Inzai (JPN)
20193000m 9:37.80–May 19, 2019Kumagaya (JPN)
20195000m 16:35.56–Dec 7, 2019Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)
20181500m 4:30.52–Sep 22, 2018Osaka (JPN)
2018MileRoad 5:02.4h–Sep 7, 2018Duluth, MN (USA)
20183000m 9:39.81–Sep 21, 2018Osaka (JPN)
20173000m 9:30.90–Dec 2, 2017Yokohama (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Chihiro Imai's 3000 m personal best is 9:28.47, set on Dec 3, 2016 in Yokohama (JPN).

Chihiro Imai competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2019 season best: 9:37.80, set on May 19, 2019 in Kumagaya (JPN).