Chihiro Obata
- Born
- Nov 27, 2008 (17 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road
Chihiro Obata is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on November 27, 2008. He competes primarily in the 3000m-short-track, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.
His personal bests include 12:11.46 in the 3000m-short-track, 40:49 in the 10Kilometr and 20:06.73 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road40:49
2026 season best40:49Jan 1, 2026 · Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo
Last competition22nd Asian U20 Athletics ChampionshipsMay 29, 2026 · 20:06.73
As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 40:49, 2026 season best 40:49 (Jan 1, 2026, Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, May 29, 2026, 20:06.73 · 17 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000m-short-trackIse 202512:11.4698 pts––
10KilometrTokyo 202640:49––
5000m-short-trackHong Kong 202620:06.73158 pts–#462
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track | 20:06.73 | – | May 29, 2026 | 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 40:49 | – | Jan 1, 2026 | New Year Race Walk in Tokyo |
| 2025 | 3Kilometre | 12:11.46 | – | Oct 18, 2025 | 19th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 12:11.46 | – | Oct 17, 2025 | 19th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track | 20:55.23 | – | Jul 26, 2025 | 2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 44:01 | – | Mar 16, 2025 | Asian Race Walking Championships |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 22:16.81 | – | Oct 26, 2024 | 29th Hokushinetsu High School Rookie Track & Field Competition |