Junko Asari
- Born
- Sep 22, 1969 (57 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Junko Asari is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 22, 1969. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
Her personal bests include 16:29.86 in the 5000m, 33:29.00 in the 10000m, 1:10:37 in the Semi, 2:26:10 in the Marathon and 1:07:03 in the 20Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · Marathon2:26:10
1999 season best2:31:39Aug 29, 1999 · La Cartuja, Sevilla
Medals1World Championships: 1 gold
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:37
As of Nov 8, 2026: Marathon 2:26:10 (#660 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:37, 1999 season best 2:31:39 (Aug 29, 1999, La Cartuja, Sevilla (ESP)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla, Aug 29, 1999, 2:31:39 · World Championships: 1 gold · 57 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
20KilometrKobe 19911:07:03–
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10000m | 33:29.00 | – | May 22, 1999 | Amagasaki (JPN) |
| 1999 | Marathon | 2:31:39 | – | Aug 29, 1999 | IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla |
| 1998 | Semi | 1:10:37 | – | Mar 1, 1998 | Osaka (JPN) |
| 1998 | Marathon | 2:26:11 | – | Apr 19, 1998 | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 1997 | 5000m | 16:29.86 | – | Aug 24, 1997 | Köln (GER) |
| 1997 | Marathon | 2:31:12 | – | Apr 21, 1997 | Boston Marathon |
| 1996 | Marathon | 2:34:31 | – | Jul 28, 1996 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1995 | Marathon | 2:28:46 | – | Nov 19, 1995 | Tokyo (JPN) |