Junko Kataoka

Junko Kataoka

Born
Jun 13, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Junko Kataoka is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on June 13, 1970. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:25.40 in the 1500m, 8:58.69 in the 3000m, 15:15.92 in the 5000m, 31:31.12 in the 10000m and 1:08:41 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 000 m31:31.12
2001 season best34:16.83May 19, 2001 · Rifu
Area record17952One Hour
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:41

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:31.12 (#369 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:41, 2001 season best 34:16.83 (May 19, 2001, Rifu (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Nov 18, 2001, 2:34:13 · Area record (One Hour) · 56 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLa Habana 1992Japan 1500 m all-time list4:25.401,010 pts–
3000mLausanne 1995Japan 3000 m all-time list8:58.691,110 pts–
5000mStockholm 1995Japan 5000 m all-time list15:15.921,133 pts#685
10000mMito 1995Japan 10 000 m all-time list31:31.121,165 pts#369
SemiTokyo 1994Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:08:411,157 pts–
MarathonTokyo 2000Japan Marathon all-time list2:28:201,133 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200110000m 34:16.83–May 19, 2001Rifu (JPN)
2001Marathon 2:31:58–Mar 11, 2001Nagoya International Women's Marathon
2000Semi 1:13:31–Mar 5, 2000Shizuoka (JPN)
2000Marathon 2:28:20–Nov 19, 2000Tokyo Marathon
199910000m 32:53.08–Jun 13, 1999Gifu (JPN)
1999Semi 1:10:37–Jan 15, 1999Tokyo (JPN)
1999Marathon 2:30:10–Nov 21, 1999Tokyo Marathon
19985000m 15:46.50–Oct 18, 1998Kobe (JPN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Junko Kataoka's 10 000 m personal best is 31:31.12, set on May 7, 1995 in Mito (JPN), #369 on the all-time list.

Junko Kataoka competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2001 season best: 34:16.83, set on May 19, 2001 in Rifu (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo Marathon on Nov 18, 2001, 2:34:13.