Hikari Tanikado

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Born
Jun 13, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
5000 m

Hikari Tanikado is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on June 13, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:30.45 in the 1500m, 9:39.86 in the 3000m, 16:47.57 in the 5000m, 35:18.26 in the 10000m and 1:17:21 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m16:47.57
2026 season best16:47.57Jun 21, 2026 · Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
2026 season best
Last competitionFukuoka University CompetitionJul 18, 2026 · 2:22.95
Fukuoka University Competition

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:47.57, 2026 season best 16:47.57 (Jun 21, 2026, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Fukuoka University Competition, Jul 18, 2026, 2:22.95 · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKyoto 2025Japan 1500 m all-time list4:30.45974 pts––
3000mYokohama 2022Japan 3000 m all-time list9:39.86976 pts––
5000mOsaka 2026Japan 5000 m all-time list16:47.57964 pts––
10000mAmakusa 2026Japan 10 000 m all-time list35:18.26971 pts–#706
SemiMatsue 2026Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:17:21984 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:22.95–Jul 18, 2026Fukuoka University Competition
20261500m 4:41.75–Jul 18, 2026Fukuoka University Competition
20265000m 16:47.57–Jun 21, 2026The 79th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Track＆ Field Championships
202610000m 35:18.26–May 8, 2026The 96th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships
2026Semi 1:17:21–Mar 15, 202647th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon inc. All Japan University Women's Half Marathon Championships
20251500m 4:30.45–Sep 13, 2025The 78th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Athletc Championships
20255000m 16:51.42–May 16, 2025The 95th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships, Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka
2025CrossCount 28:42–Feb 22, 2025Japanese Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 2.0km
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hikari Tanikado's 5000 m personal best is 16:47.57, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN).

Hikari Tanikado competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:47.57, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Fukuoka University Competition on Jul 18, 2026, 2:22.95.