
Hikari Yoshimoto
- Born
- Jan 14, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
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.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:30.92
2020 season best1:11:13Jan 26, 2020 · Osaka
Personal best · 5000 m15:26.72
As of Nov 6, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
10KilometrOkayama 201032:34–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |