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Daiji Kawai
JapanActive- Born
- Sep 22, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Marathon
Daiji Kawai is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 22, 1991. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:58.67 in the 3000m, 13:37.37 in the 5000m, 27:34.86 in the 10000m, 1:02:36 in the Semi and 2:08:31 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:34.86
2026 season best28:28.26Jul 5, 2026 · Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu
Personal best · Marathon2:08:31
Last competition27th Central Japan Corporate Athletics ChampionshipsOct 3, 2026 · 29:05.31
As of Nov 4, 2026: 10 000 m 27:34.86 (#452 all-time), Marathon 2:08:31 (#924 all-time), 2026 season best 28:28.26 (Jul 5, 2026, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu (JPN)) · Last competition: 27th Central Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Oct 3, 2026, 29:05.31 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:51.87 | – | Jul 18, 2026 | HOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSU |
| 2026 | 10000m | 28:28.26 | – | Jul 5, 2026 | 74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:43.72 | – | Apr 5, 2025 | The 37th Umemura School Athletics Competition, Chukyo University Athletics Field, Toyota |
| 2025 | 10000m | 28:24.62 | – | Nov 22, 2025 | Hachioji Long Distance |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:10:24 | – | Dec 7, 2025 | 56th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:15.38 | – | Jun 1, 2024 | The 3rd Chukyo University Saturday Competition, Chukyo University Athletics Field, Toyota |
| 2024 | 10000m | 28:23.38 | – | Nov 23, 2024 | 2024 Hachioji Long Distance |
| 2024 | 10MilesRoa | 47:47 | – | Dec 1, 2024 | Kumamoto Kosa 10 mile Road Race |