Haruko Okamoto

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Birth dateAug 19, 1974

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Haruko Okamoto is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 19, 1974. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:39.59 in the 1500m, 9:38.69 in the 3000m, 15:23.93 in the 5000m, 31:50.39 in the 10000m and 1:12:16 in the Semi. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

10 000 m

31:50.39

#570 all-time

Marathon

2:27:01

#831 all-time

2009 season best

2:39:51

Mar 8, 2009 · Nagoya (JPN)

2009 season best

Age

52 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 31:50.39 (#570 all-time), Marathon 2:27:01 (#831 all-time), 2009 season best 2:39:51 (Mar 8, 2009, Nagoya (JPN)) · 52 years old

Personal bests

4:39.59

9:38.69

15:23.93

31:50.39

1:12:16

2:27:01

34:53

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2009	Marathon	2:39:51	-	Mar 8, 2009	↓	Nagoya (JPN)
2008	Marathon	2:32:09	-	Jan 27, 2008	↓	Osaka (JPN)
2007	5000m	15:58.47	-	Jul 15, 2007	↑	Sapporo (JPN)
2007	10000m	32:53.13	-	Jul 11, 2007	↑	Fukagawa (JPN)
2007	10Kilometr	34:53	-	Jun 9, 2007	-	New York, NY (USA)
2007	Semi	1:12:16	-	Feb 4, 2007	↑	Marugame (JPN)
2007	Marathon	2:30:09	-	Mar 11, 2007	↓	Nagoya International Women’s Marathon
2006	3000m	9:40.12	-	Jun 3, 2006	↓	Sapporo (JPN)
2006	5000m	16:21.80	-	Apr 29, 2006	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)
2005	5000m	15:57.41	-	Jul 6, 2005	↑	Sapporo (JPN)
2003	5000m	16:14.80	-	Apr 29, 2003	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)
2003	10000m	32:33.00	-	Apr 20, 2003	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2002	3000m	9:38.69	-	Jun 30, 2002	↓	Sheffield (GBR)
2002	5000m	15:26.65	-	Jun 9, 2002	↑	Japanese Championships
2002	10000m	32:18.18	-	Apr 28, 2002	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2002	Semi	1:13:37	-	Mar 10, 2002	↑	Sendai (JPN)
2002	Marathon	2:27:01	-	Jan 27, 2002	↓	Osaka (JPN)
2001	5000m	15:23.93	-	Aug 9, 2001	↑	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
2001	10000m	31:50.39	-	Jun 10, 2001	↑	Japanese Championships
2000	1500m	4:39.59	-	Jul 1, 2000	-	Eurajoki (FIN)
2000	5000m	15:36.57	-	Jun 11, 2000	↑	Tottori (JPN)
2000	10000m	32:30.14	-	Oct 8, 2000	↑	Japanese Championships
1999	5000m	15:48.42	-	Oct 17, 1999	↑	Kobe (JPN)
1999	10000m	33:37.36	-	Apr 25, 1999	↑	Kobe (JPN)
1999	Semi	1:14:38	-	Mar 14, 1999	↑	Yamaguchi (JPN)
1999	Marathon	2:35:02	-	May 2, 1999	↓	Torino (ITA)
1998	5000m	16:26.53	-	May 3, 1998	↑	Shizuoka (JPN)
1998	10000m	33:29.70	-	Apr 26, 1998	↑	Kobe (JPN)
1998	Semi	1:13:05	-	Mar 15, 1998	↑	Matsue (JPN)
1998	Marathon	2:37:00	-	Jan 25, 1998	↓	Osaka (JPN)

2009

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:39:51	-	Mar 8	Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

2008

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:32:09	-	Jan 27	Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2007

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:58.47	-	Jul 15	Sapporo
10000m	32:53.13	-	Jul 11	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
10Kilometr	34:53	-	Jun 9	New York Mini 10K, New York, NY
10Kilometr	35:37	-	May 28	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon	2:30:09	-	Mar 11	Nagoya International Women’s Marathon
Semi	1:12:16	-	Feb 4	Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2006

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:30.06	-	Jun 10	Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
3000m	9:40.12	-	Jun 3	Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo
5000m	16:21.80	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Oda Mikio Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m	16:22.58	-	Apr 22	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2005

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:57.41	-	Jul 6	Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo
5000m	16:27.73	-	Jun 25	Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu

2003

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	33:29.48	-	Jun 6	Japanese Championships, Yokohama
5000m	16:14.80	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
10000m	32:33.00	-	Apr 20	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2002

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:38.69	-	Jun 30	Sheffield Norwich Union Classic, Sheffield
10000m	32:27.74	-	Jun 27	Ludvika Folksam GP, Ludvika
5000m	15:26.65	-	Jun 9	Japanese Championships
10000m	32:36.23	-	Jun 7	Japanese Championships, Kanazawa
5000m	16:15.15	-	May 11	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m	15:32.31	-	May 3	Shizuoka
10000m	32:18.18	-	Apr 28	Kobe Hyogo Meeting, Kobe
5000m	15:48.74	-	Apr 14	Kumamoto
Semi	1:13:37	-	Mar 10	Sendai Half Marathon, Sendai
Marathon	2:27:01	-	Jan 27	Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2001

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:41.59	-	Oct 14	Kobe
5000m	15:23.93	-	Aug 9	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
10000m	32:14.56	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
10000m	32:14.56	-	Aug 3	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
5000m	15:23.93	-	Aug 3	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
5000m	15:54.60	-	Jul 8	Sapporo Nanbu Chuhei Memorial, Sapporo
10000m	31:50.39	-	Jun 10	Japanese Championships
5000m	15:32.23	-	Jun 9	Japanese Championships, Tokyo
10000m	32:29.25	-	May 19	Otsu
5000m	15:48.99	-	May 12	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m	15:34.50	-	May 3	Shizuoka GP, Shizuoka
10000m	32:12.88	-	Apr 22	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m	16:06.82	-	Apr 8	Kumamoto

2000

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:45.44	-	Oct 15	Kobe
10000m	32:30.14	-	Oct 8	Japanese Championships
5000m	15:46.91	-	Oct 7	Japanese Championships, Sendai
5000m	15:59.83	-	Jul 5	Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
1500m	4:39.59	-	Jul 1	Eurajoki
5000m	15:36.57	-	Jun 11	Tottori
10000m	32:32.73	-	Jun 10	Tottori
5000m	15:48.31	-	May 27	Nobeoka
10000m	33:05.74	-	May 20	Kakogawa
5000m	15:41.77	-	May 3	Shizuoka

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Haruko Okamoto's 10 000 m personal best?

Haruko Okamoto's 10 000 m personal best is 31:50.39, set on Jun 10, 2001 in Tokyo (JPN), #570 on the all-time list.

Which events does Haruko Okamoto compete in?

Haruko Okamoto competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Haruko Okamoto perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 2:39:51, set on Mar 8, 2009 in Nagoya (JPN).