Hanako Arai

Born
Jun 15, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
400 m

Hanako Arai is a Japan sprinter, born on June 15, 2005. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.75 in the 100m, 25.97 in the 200m, 58.88 in the 400m, 48.23 in the 4x100m and 3:49.21 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 400 m58.88
2025 season best42.32Mar 22, 2025 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Last competition148th Nippon Science Sport University Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, YokohamaMar 22, 2025 · 42.32

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 58.88, 2025 season best 42.32 (Mar 22, 2025, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: 148th Nippon Science Sport University Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama, Mar 22, 2025, 42.32 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mAgeo 2021Japan 100 m all-time list12.75*848 pts–
200mAgeo 2022Japan 200 m all-time list25.97855 pts–
400mAgeo 2022Japan 400 m all-time list58.88875 pts–
4x100mSagamihara 2024Japan 4 × 100 m all-time list48.23–
4x400mKofu 2023Japan 4 × 400 m all-time list3:49.21–
300mAgeo 202240.99907 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025300m 42.32–Mar 22, 2025148th Nippon Science Sport University Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
20244x100m 48.23–Sep 28, 202435th Kanto University Rookies Athletics Championships
2024400m 59.84–Sep 27, 202435th Kanto University Rookies Athletics Championships
2023400m 59.78–Apr 2, 2023The 56th Tokyo Big6 Track Field League, National Stadium, Tokyo - Open Event
20234x400m 3:49.21–Jun 19, 2023Kita Kanto High School Meeting, JIT Recycled Ink Stadium, Kofu
2022200m 25.97+1.5Sep 9, 2022Athletic Park, Ageo (JPN)
2022300m 40.99–Aug 13, 2022Athletic Park, Ageo (JPN)
2022400m 58.88–Oct 30, 2022Athletic Park, Ageo (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hanako Arai's 400 m personal best is 58.88, set on Oct 30, 2022 in Athletic Park, Ageo (JPN).

Hanako Arai competes in the 400 m.

2025 season best: 42.32, set on Mar 22, 2025 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN). Last competition: 148th Nippon Science Sport University Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama on Mar 22, 2025, 42.32.