
Hibiki Obara
- Born
- Nov 10, 2001 (24 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track
Hibiki Obara is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on November 10, 2001. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:42.38 in the 1500m, 3:59.61 in the Mile, 13:46.54 in the 5000m, 28:28.97 in the 10000m and 8:18.66 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:18.66
2026 season best8:18.66Jun 12, 2026 · Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:59.61
Last competition72. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski MemorialSep 18, 2026 · 8:23.62
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.66 (#487 all-time), Mile Short Track 3:59.61, 2026 season best 8:18.66 (Jun 12, 2026, Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: 72. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Sep 18, 2026, 8:23.62 · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMA 20243:59.611,135 pts–#262
5KilometreTokyo 202314:14––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:44.58 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | 1500m Indoor | 3:44.58 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 4:01.58 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:01.58 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 8:18.66 | – | Jun 12, 2026 | Japanese Championships |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 8:22.64 | – | Jun 14, 2025 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:42.38 | – | Mar 16, 2024 | The TEN |
| 2024 | mile-short-track Indoor | 3:59.61 | – | Feb 16, 2024 | Boston University DMR Challenge |