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Hirofumi Sakai

Hirofumi Sakai

JPNJPNMen
Birth dateFeb 10, 1965
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Hirofumi Sakai is a Japan race walker, born on February 10, 1965. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:24:08 in the 20kmW, 4:21:33 in the 50kmW, 19:44.75 in the 5000m-short-track, 1:22:25.00 in the 20,000Metr and 39:43.05 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10,000 Metres Short Track
39:43.05
20,000 Metres
1:22:25.00
1996 season best
19:44.75
Oct 6, 1996
1996 season best
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 10,000 Metres Short Track 39:43.05, 20,000 Metres 1:22:25.00, 1996 season best 19:44.75 (Oct 6, 1996) · 61 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:24:08
4:21:33
19:44.75
1:22:25.00
39:43.05

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
5000m-short-track
19:44.75-Oct 6, 1996
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1994
20kmW
1:27:44-Oct 10, 1994
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1993
20,000Metr
1:22:25.00-Jun 9, 1993--
1993
50kmW
4:21:33-Aug 21, 1993-IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1990
10,000Metr
39:43.05-Oct 25, 1990--
1988
20kmW
1:24:08-Sep 23, 1988
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1987
5000m-short-track
19:49.74-Oct 4, 1987
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1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
19:44.75-Oct 6Kagoshima

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:44-Oct 10Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima

1993

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:21:33-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
50kmW
4:21:33-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
20kmW
DQ-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
20,000Metr
1:22:25.00-Jun 9Kanazawa

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
39:43.05-Oct 25Fukuoka

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:24:08-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
19:49.74-Oct 4Hiroshima
5000m-short-track
21:10.01-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hirofumi Sakai's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Hirofumi Sakai's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best is 39:43.05, set on Oct 25, 1990 in Fukuoka (JPN).

Which events does Hirofumi Sakai compete in?

Hirofumi Sakai competes in the 10,000 Metres Short Track and 20,000 Metres.

How did Hirofumi Sakai perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 19:44.75, set on Oct 6, 1996.