Ema Yamada

JapanJapanActive
Born
Oct 31, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Ema Yamada is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on October 31, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:40.73 in the 1500m, 9:46.57 in the 3000m and 16:41.08 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m16:41.08
2026 season best17:03.59May 24, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m9:46.57
Last competitionSummer Distance ChallengeJul 12, 2026 · 17:23.22

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:41.08, 3000 m 9:46.57, 2026 season best 17:03.59 (May 24, 2026) · Last competition: Summer Distance Challenge, Jul 12, 2026, 17:23.22 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHiroshima 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list4:40.73901 pts–
3000mMiyoshi 2022Japan 3000 m all-time list9:46.57955 pts–
5000mSagamihara 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list16:41.08976 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 17:03.59–May 24, 2026The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships
20255000m 16:41.08–May 11, 2025The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
20233000m 10:03.89–Jun 17, 202376th Chugoku District High School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
20223000m 9:46.57–Oct 1, 2022Municipal Stadium, Miyoshi (JPN)
20211500m 4:40.73–Apr 29, 2021Mikio Oda Memorial Athletics Meet
20213000m 9:59.41–Oct 10, 2021Athletics Stadium, Matsue (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ema Yamada's 5000 m personal best is 16:41.08, set on May 11, 2025 in Gion Stadium, Sagamihara (JPN).

Ema Yamada competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 17:03.59, set on May 24, 2026. Last competition: Summer Distance Challenge on Jul 12, 2026, 17:23.22.