Fumikazu Kobayashi

Birth dateMar 21, 1978

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Fumikazu Kobayashi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on March 21, 1978. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.35 in the 800m, 3:37.42 in the 1500m, 3:59.06 in the Mile, 8:03.90 in the 3000m and 13:45.65 in the 5000m. He has earned 6 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

1500 m

3:37.42

Mile

3:59.06

2011 season best

3:43.29

Apr 9, 2011

2011 season best

Record

National record · 2000 Metres 5:07.24

National record

Age

48 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 1500 m 3:37.42, Mile 3:59.06, 2011 season best 3:43.29 (Apr 9, 2011) · National record (2000 Metres) · 48 years old

Personal bests

1:50.35

3:37.42

3:59.06

8:03.90

13:45.65

28:47.66

1:04:53

3:49.77

5:07.24

2:19.65

4:03.38

1:02:12

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2011	1500m	3:43.29	-	Apr 9, 2011	↑	-
2010	800m	1:50.35	-	May 16, 2010	↑	-
2010	1500m	3:41.88	-	Apr 10, 2010	↑	-
2010	3000m	8:14.85	-	Jun 26, 2010	↓	-
2009	1500m	3:38.80	-	May 30, 2009	↑	-
2008	1500m	3:38.53	-	May 31, 2008	↑	-
2008	1500m-short-track	3:47.10	-	Jan 26, 2008	-	-
2008	mile-short-track	4:03.38	-	Jan 26, 2008	↑	-
2007	1500m	3:40.76	-	Jun 14, 2007	↑	-
2006	1500m	3:38.95	-	Oct 1, 2006	↑	-
2006	2000m	5:07.24	-	Jul 14, 2006	-	-
2006	5000m	13:59.28	-	Oct 22, 2006	↓	-
2005	800m	1:50.82	-	Apr 24, 2005	↑	-
2005	1000m	2:19.65	-	Jun 19, 2005	-	-
2005	1500m	3:40.15	-	Jun 4, 2005	↑	-
2005	mile-short-track	4:04.76	-	Jan 29, 2005	↑	-
2004	1500m	3:37.42	-	Jul 31, 2004	↑	-
2004	5000m	13:45.65	-	Oct 24, 2004	↓	-
2003	1500m	3:39.15	-	Aug 2, 2003	↑	-
2003	3000m	8:03.90	-	Jul 30, 2003	↓	-
2003	10000m	29:18.41	-	Nov 29, 2003	↓	-
2002	1500m	3:39.86	-	Jun 30, 2002	↑	-
2002	Mile	3:59.06	-	Jun 15, 2002	-	-
2002	5000m	14:00.80	-	May 12, 2002	↓	-
2001	1500m	3:44.46	-	Jun 9, 2001	↑	-
2001	5000m	13:53.90	-	Sep 30, 2001	↓	-
2001	10000m	28:47.66	-	Dec 1, 2001	↓	-
2001	Semi	1:04:53	-	Feb 25, 2001	↑	-
1999	20Kilometr	1:02:12	-	Oct 24, 1999	-	-
1998	Semi	1:05:06	-	Nov 23, 1998	↑	-

2011

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:44.07	-	Oct 9	Yamaguchi 66th Kokutai, Yamaguchi
1500m	3:46.62	-	Oct 8	Yamaguchi 66th Kokutai, Yamaguchi
1500m	3:51.30	-	Jun 22	Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
1500m	3:49.28	-	Jun 11	Japanese Championships, Kumagaya
1500m	3:46.25	-	Jun 10	Japanese Championships, Kumagaya
1500m	3:47.15	-	May 7	Gifu Chubu District Corporate Team Championships, Gifu
1500m	3:47.14	-	Apr 24	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
1500m	3:43.29	-	Apr 9	Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2010

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:44.01	-	Jul 25	Tokyo
1500m	3:44.11	-	Jul 18	Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
1500m	3:43.08	-	Jul 15	Lappeenranta Games, Lappeenranta
1500m	3:41.89	-	Jul 11	Brasschaat Flanders Cup, Brasschaat
1500m	3:44.29	-	Jul 3	Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
3000m	8:14.85	-	Jun 26	Fukuroi
1500m	3:49.56	-	Jun 5	Japanese Championships, Marugame
1500m	3:46.10	-	Jun 4	Japanese Championships, Marugame
800m	1:50.35	-	May 16	Tajimi
1500m	3:47.48	-	May 15	Tajimi
1500m	3:51.33	-	May 8	Osaka Grand Prix, Osaka
1500m	3:43.22	-	Apr 25	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
1500m	3:41.88	-	Apr 10	Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2009

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:50.93	-	Nov 10	Guangzhou Asian Championships, Guangzhou
1500m	3:44.34	-	Jun 28	Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
1500m	3:51.50	-	Jun 27	Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
1500m	3:47.37	-	Jun 10	Fugokawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fugokawa
1500m	3:38.80	-	May 30	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
1500m	3:50.71	-	Apr 4	Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2008

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:50.59	-	Sep 28	Yamagata Corporate Ch., Yamagata
1500m	3:47.18	-	Sep 28	Yamagata Corporate Ch., Yamagata
1500m	3:42.67	-	Jul 13	Kitakami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitakami
1500m	3:49.96	-	Jun 29	Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
1500m	3:38.53	-	May 31	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
1500m	3:46.31	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
1500m-short-track	3:49.77	-	Feb 15	Doha Asian Indoor Championships, Doha (i)
mile-short-track	4:03.38	-	Jan 26	Reebok Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)
1500m-short-track	3:47.10	-	Jan 26	Reebok Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

2007

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:44.39	-	Sep 28	Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai
1500m	3:43.64	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships
1500m	3:41.19	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
1500m	3:43.64	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
1500m	3:58.25	-	Jul 25	Amman Asian Championships, Amman
1500m	3:46.12	-	Jul 21	Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Madrid
1500m	3:42.20	-	Jul 15	Sapporo
1500m	3:49.86	-	Jun 30	Japanese Championships, Osaka
1500m	3:48.78	-	Jun 29	Japanese Championships, Osaka
1500m	3:40.76	-	Jun 14	Kitakami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitakami
1500m	3:43.11	-	May 26	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
1500m	3:42.18	-	Apr 30	Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
1500m	3:43.88	-	Apr 7	Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2006

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:42.45	-	Dec 10	Doha Asian Games, Doha

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fumikazu Kobayashi's 1500 m personal best?

Fumikazu Kobayashi's 1500 m personal best is 3:37.42, set on Jul 31, 2004 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL).

Which events does Fumikazu Kobayashi compete in?

Fumikazu Kobayashi competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Fumikazu Kobayashi perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 3:43.29, set on Apr 9, 2011.