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Junko Asari

Junko Asari

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Birth dateSep 22, 1969
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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.

Key facts
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)
1999 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Aug 29, 1999 · 2:31:39
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 19, 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 · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

16:29.86
33:29.00
1:10:37
2:26:10
#660 all-time
1:07:03
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
1994
CrossCount
22:29-Mar 26, 1994-22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1994
Marathon
2:26:10-Jan 30, 1994
↑
Osaka (JPN)
1993
Marathon
2:26:26-Jan 31, 1993
↑
Osaka (JPN)
1992
20Kilometr
1:07:54-Nov 8, 1992
↑
Kobe (JPN)
1992
Marathon
2:28:57-Jan 26, 1992
↑
Osaka (JPN)
1991
20Kilometr
1:07:03-Nov 10, 1991
↑
Kobe (JPN)
1991
Marathon
2:37:01-Jan 27, 1991
↑
Osaka (JPN)
1990
20Kilometr
1:09:45-Nov 4, 1990
↑
Kobe (JPN)
1989
20Kilometr
1:09:13-Nov 5, 1989
↑
Kobe (JPN)

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:39-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Marathon
2:31:39-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
10000m
33:29.00-May 22Amagasaki

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:29-Nov 15Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Marathon
2:26:11-Apr 19Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:10:37-Mar 1Half Marathon, Osaka

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:29.86-Aug 24Köln Weltklasse, Köln
Marathon
2:31:12-Apr 21Boston Marathon

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:31-Jul 28The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:34:31-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:46-Nov 19Tokyo Women's Marathon, Tokyo

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
22:29-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Marathon
2:26:10-Jan 30Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:03-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Marathon
2:30:03-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Marathon
2:26:26-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:07:54-Nov 820 km, Kobe
Marathon
2:32:14-Aug 30Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:28:57-Jan 26Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:07:03-Nov 1020 km, Kobe
Marathon
2:37:01-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:09:45-Nov 420 km, Kobe

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:09:13-Nov 520 km, Kobe

Honours

6

Boston Marathon

Marathon

1997
🥇

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Junko Asari's Marathon personal best?

Junko Asari's Marathon personal best is 2:26:10, set on Jan 30, 1994 in Osaka (JPN), #660 on the all-time list.

Which events does Junko Asari compete in?

Junko Asari competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Junko Asari perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 2:31:39, set on Aug 29, 1999 in La Cartuja, Sevilla (ESP). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla on Aug 29, 1999, 2:31:39.

How many medals has Junko Asari won?

Junko Asari has won 1 World Championships medal.