HS
Hiromi Suzuki

Hiromi Suzuki

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateDec 6, 1968
BirthplaceChiba, Japan
Height1.55 m
Weight43 kg

Hiromi Suzuki (鈴木 博美, Suzuki Hiromi; born December 6, 1968) is a Japanese former long-distance runner. She represented her country at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. She won the world title in the women's marathon at the 1997 World Championships in Athens, Greece.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:19.40
#282 all-time
Marathon
2:26:27
#718 all-time
2001 season best
1:01:04
Apr 15, 2001 · Tsuchiura (JPN)
2001 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Age
57 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 31:19.40 (#282 all-time), Marathon 2:26:27 (#718 all-time), 2001 season best 1:01:04 (Apr 15, 2001, Tsuchiura (JPN)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 57 years old

PB

Personal bests

15:30.43
31:19.40
#282 all-time
1:10:33
2:26:27
#718 all-time
34:26
1:01:04
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
10MilesRoa
1:01:04-Apr 15, 2001-Tsuchiura (JPN)
1999
5000m
15:30.43-Jul 25, 1999
↑
Sapporo (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:10:33-Jul 18, 1999-Sapporo (JPN)
1999
Marathon
2:31:29-Nov 21, 1999
↓
Tokyo Marathon
1998
10Kilometr
34:26-Feb 15, 1998-Ohme (JPN)
1997
10000m
31:28.86-Oct 5, 1997
↑
-
1997
Marathon
2:29:36-Mar 9, 1997
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
1996
5000m
15:35.18-Jul 14, 1996
↑
Sapporo (JPN)
1996
10000m
31:19.40-Jun 9, 1996
↑
Japanese Championships
1996
Marathon
2:26:27-Jan 28, 1996
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1995
10000m
31:43.41-Jun 11, 1995
↑
Tokyo (JPN)
1994
10000m
32:06.42-Jun 10, 1994
↑
Tokyo (JPN)
1992
10000m
32:02.41-May 3, 1992
↑
Kobe (JPN)

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
1:01:04-Apr 15Tsuchiura 10 miles, Tsuchiura

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:29-Nov 21Tokyo Marathon
5000m
15:30.43-Jul 25Sapporo
Semi
1:10:33-Jul 18Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:26-Feb 1510 km, Ohme

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:28.86-Oct 5-
Marathon
2:29:48-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:29:48-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:29:36-Mar 9Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1996

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:43.39-Aug 2The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m
31:54.89-Jul 27The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m
32:43.39-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m
31:54.89-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m
15:35.18-Jul 14Sapporo
10000m
31:19.40-Jun 9Japanese Championships
Marathon
2:26:27-Jan 28Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:54.01-Aug 9IAAF World Championships
10000m
32:39.92-Aug 6IAAF World Championships
10000m
31:54.01-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
10000m
32:39.92-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
10000m
31:43.41-Jun 11Tokyo NC, Tokyo

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:06.42-Jun 10Tokyo

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:29.64-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
10000m
32:02.41-May 3Kobe

Honours

🥇

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1997
🥇

Japanese Championships

10,000 Metres

1996
8

IAAF World Championships

10,000 Metres

1995
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hiromi Suzuki's 10 000 m personal best?

Hiromi Suzuki's 10 000 m personal best is 31:19.40, set on Jun 9, 1996 in Osaka (JPN), #282 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hiromi Suzuki compete in?

Hiromi Suzuki competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Hiromi Suzuki perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 1:01:04, set on Apr 15, 2001 in Tsuchiura (JPN).

How many medals has Hiromi Suzuki won?

Hiromi Suzuki has won 1 World Championships medal.