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Hikari Yoshimoto

Hikari Yoshimoto

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateJan 14, 1990
BirthplaceKumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Hikari Yoshimoto is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on January 14, 1990 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:23.17 in the 1500m, 9:12.45 in the 3000m, 15:26.72 in the 5000m, 31:30.92 in the 10000m and 1:11:13 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:30.92
#365 all-time
5000 m
15:26.72
2020 season best
1:11:13
Jan 26, 2020 · Osaka (JPN)
2020 season best
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 10 000 m 31:30.92 (#365 all-time), 5000 m 15:26.72, 2020 season best 1:11:13 (Jan 26, 2020, Osaka (JPN)) · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
Semi
1:11:13-Jan 26, 2020
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2019
5000m
16:22.08-Jul 22, 2019
↓
Hokuren Distance Challenge
2019
Semi
1:12:39-May 12, 2019
↑
Half Marathon
2018
5000m
15:57.64-Sep 22, 2018
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2018
Semi
1:12:48-May 13, 2018
↑
Sendai (JPN)
2017
5000m
16:04.39-Sep 23, 2017
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2016
3000m
9:34.06-Jul 14, 2016
↓
Kitami (JPN)
2012
5000m
15:54.29=-May 20, 2012
↓
Kumagaya (JPN)
2012
10000m
32:55.82-Apr 22, 2012
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2011
5000m
15:30.94-Oct 7, 2011
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2011
10000m
31:45.82-Apr 24, 2011
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2010
1500m
4:23.17-Apr 11, 2010-Kyoto (JPN)
2010
3000m
9:12.45-Jul 11, 2010
↓
Kyoto (JPN)
2010
5000m
15:26.72-Apr 18, 2010
↓
Kyoto (JPN)
2010
10000m
31:30.92-Apr 25, 2010
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2010
10Kilometr
32:34-Dec 23, 2010-Okayama (JPN)
2009
5000m
15:48.09-Sep 6, 2009
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
2009
Semi
1:14:21-Mar 8, 2009
↑
Kyoto (JPN)
2008
5000m
16:09.67-Sep 14, 2008
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
2007
3000m
9:32.30-Apr 7, 2007
↓
Kumamoto (JPN)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:13-Jan 26Half Marathon, Osaka

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:22.08-Jul 22Hokuren Distance Challenge
Semi
1:12:39-May 12Half Marathon

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:57.64-Sep 22Yokohama 265th Nittadai(NSSU) Distance Meet, Yokohama
Semi
1:12:48-May 13Sendai Half Marathon, Sendai

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:04.39-Sep 23Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
5000m
16:12.18-Jul 13Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:34.06-Jul 14Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:47.20-Oct 5Gifu National Sports Festival, Gifu
10000m
33:03.50-Jun 8Japanese Championships, Osaka
5000m
15:54.29-May 20Kumagaya
5000m
15:59.92-May 3Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
10000m
32:55.82-Apr 22Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2011

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:30.94-Oct 7Yamaguchi 66th Kokutai, Yamaguchi
10000m
32:32.22-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
10000m
32:32.22-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
10000m
32:25.77-Jun 10Japanese Championships, Kumagaya
5000m
16:01.06-May 28Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
16:00.79-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
10000m
31:45.82-Apr 24Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2010

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:34-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo 10km, Okayama
5000m
16:04.55-Dec 5Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
10000m
32:06.73-Nov 21Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
5000m
15:37.72-Oct 1Chiba
5000m
16:05.26-Sep 12Tokyo
3000m
9:12.45-Jul 11Kyoto
5000m
15:54.00-Jun 6Japanese Championships, Marugame
10000m
33:19.59-Jun 4Japanese Championships, Marugame
5000m
15:44.57-May 21Kyoto
10000m
31:30.92-Apr 25Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m
15:26.72-Apr 18Kyoto
1500m
4:23.17-Apr 11Kyoto

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:48.09-Sep 6Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo
5000m
15:52.72-May 30Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
15:49.28-Apr 19Kyoto
Semi
1:14:21-Mar 8Kyoto Half Marathon, Kyoto

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:09.67-Sep 14Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo
5000m
16:15.36-Jun 14Amagasaki
5000m
16:27.72-May 31Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
16:44.88-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:32.30-Apr 7Kumamoto Junior, Kumamoto

Honours

5

Guangzhou Asian Games

10,000 Metres

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hikari Yoshimoto's 10 000 m personal best?

Hikari Yoshimoto's 10 000 m personal best is 31:30.92, set on Apr 25, 2010 in Kobe (JPN), #365 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hikari Yoshimoto compete in?

Hikari Yoshimoto competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Hikari Yoshimoto perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 1:11:13, set on Jan 26, 2020 in Osaka (JPN).