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Junko Kataoka

Junko Kataoka

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Birth dateJun 13, 1970
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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.

Key facts
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)
2001 season best
Last competition
Tokyo Marathon
Nov 18, 2001 · 2:34:13
Tokyo Marathon
Record
Area record · One Hour 17952
Area record
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 19, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
10000m
34:16.83-May 19, 2001
↓
Rifu (JPN)
2001
Marathon
2:31:58-Mar 11, 2001
↓
Nagoya International Women's Marathon
2000
Semi
1:13:31-Mar 5, 2000
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
2000
Marathon
2:28:20-Nov 19, 2000
↓
Tokyo Marathon
1999
10000m
32:53.08-Jun 13, 1999
↓
Gifu (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:10:37-Jan 15, 1999
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
1999
Marathon
2:30:10-Nov 21, 1999
↓
Tokyo Marathon
1998
5000m
15:46.50-Oct 18, 1998
↓
Kobe (JPN)
1998
10000m
32:42.42-Oct 2, 1998
↓
Kumamoto (JPN)
1997
5000m
15:48.47-May 3, 1997
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
1997
10000m
31:31.27-Oct 5, 1997
↓
Japanese Championships
1995
3000m
8:58.69-Jul 5, 1995
↑
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1995
5000m
15:15.92-Jul 10, 1995
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1995
10000m
31:31.12-May 7, 1995
↓
Mito (JPN)
1995
20Kilometr
1:07:54-Nov 12, 1995-Kobe (JPN)
1994
3000m
8:59.37-Jul 15, 1994
↑
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1994
5000m
15:26.14-Jul 12, 1994
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1994
10000m
32:01.91-Sep 23, 1994
↓
Fukuoka (JPN)
1994
Semi
1:08:41-Jan 23, 1994
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
1994
OneHour
17952-Oct 1, 1994-Tokyo (JPN)
1993
10000m
33:21.31-Aug 19, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
1500m
4:25.40-Sep 25, 1992-La Habana IAAF World Cup

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:13-Nov 18Tokyo Marathon
10000m
34:16.83-May 19Rifu
10000m
34:52.04-Apr 21Kunitachi
Marathon
2:31:58-Mar 11Nagoya International Women's Marathon

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:20-Nov 19Tokyo Marathon
Semi
1:13:31-Mar 5Shizuoka Half Marathon, Shizuoka

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:10-Nov 21Tokyo Marathon
10000m
32:53.08-Jun 13Gifu
10000m
33:28.90-May 15Hiratsuka
Marathon
2:39:58-Mar 14Nagoya International Women's Marathon
Semi
1:10:37-Jan 15Tokyo Half Marathon, Tokyo

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:46.50-Oct 18Kobe
10000m
32:42.42-Oct 2Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto

1997

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:31.27-Oct 5Japanese Championships
10000m
32:31.21-Jun 14Kobe
10000m
32:14.47-May 5Mito
5000m
15:48.47-May 3Shizuoka
5000m
15:53.32-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

1995

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:07:54-Nov 1220 km, Kobe
10000m
32:45.43-Aug 9IAAF World Championships
10000m
32:18.62-Aug 6IAAF World Championships
10000m
32:18.62-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
10000m
32:45.43-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:15.92-Jul 10Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000m
8:58.69-Jul 5Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
10000m
31:45.46-Jun 11Tokyo NC, Tokyo
10000m
31:31.12-May 7Mito

1994

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
OneHour
17952-Oct 1Tokyo
10000m
32:01.91-Sep 23Fukuoka
3000m
8:59.37-Jul 15London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
5000m
15:26.14-Jul 12Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
Semi
1:08:41-Jan 23Tokyo

1993

2 performances

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:25.40-Sep 25La Habana IAAF World Cup

Honours

7

La Habana IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Junko Kataoka's 10 000 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Junko Kataoka compete in?

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

How did Junko Kataoka perform in 2001?

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.