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Chihiro Obata

JPNJPNMen
Birth dateNov 27, 2008
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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.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
40:49
2026 season best
40:49
Jan 1, 2026 · Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
May 29, 2026 · 20:06.73
22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
Age
17 years old

As of Sep 22, 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

PB

Personal bests

3000m-short-track
12:11.46
10Kilometr
40:49
5000m-short-track
20:06.73

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m-short-track
20:06.73-May 29, 2026
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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

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
20:06.73-May 2922nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
41:24-Mar 1550th ALL JAPAN Nomi Race Walk high school Race
10Kilometr
41:08-Feb 15Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships
10Kilometr
40:49-Jan 1New Year Race Walk in Tokyo

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
22:16.81-Oct 2629th Hokushinetsu High School Rookie Track & Field Competition

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chihiro Obata's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Chihiro Obata's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 40:49, set on Jan 1, 2026 in Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN).

Which events does Chihiro Obata compete in?

Chihiro Obata competes in the 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Chihiro Obata perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 40:49, set on Jan 1, 2026 in Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships on May 29, 2026, 20:06.73.