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Kazumi Matsuo

Kazumi Matsuo

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateApr 18, 1974
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Kazumi Matsuo is a Japan long-distance runner, born on April 18, 1974. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:08.69 in the 3000m, 15:40.75 in the 5000m, 32:39.66 in the 10000m, 1:10:29 in the Semi and 2:26:01 in the Marathon. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:01
#634 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:29
2019 season best
3:09:41
Jan 27, 2019 · Osaka (JPN)
2019 season best
Last competition
Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka
Jan 27, 2019 · 3:09:41
Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:26:01 (#634 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:29, 2019 season best 3:09:41 (Jan 27, 2019, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka, Jan 27, 2019, 3:09:41 · 52 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
3:09:41-Jan 27, 2019
↓
Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka
2001
10000m
33:37.02-Jun 10, 2001
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
2001
Semi
1:10:29-Feb 4, 2001
↑
Marugame (JPN)
2001
Marathon
2:26:01-Mar 11, 2001
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2000
5000m
15:40.75-Oct 15, 2000
↑
Kobe (JPN)
2000
10000m
32:39.66-May 13, 2000
↓
Miyoshi (JPN)
2000
Semi
1:12:17-Jan 10, 2000
↑
Tokyo (JPN)
2000
Marathon
2:26:15-Sep 10, 2000
↓
Berlin (GER)
1999
5000m
15:51.71-Apr 29, 1999
↑
Hiroshima (JPN)
1999
10Kilometr
32:49-Nov 14, 1999-Kobe (JPN)
1999
10000m
33:27.58-May 5, 1999
↓
Mito (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:11:43-Mar 14, 1999
↑
Yamaguchi (JPN)
1999
Marathon
2:32:14-Aug 29, 1999
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
1998
10000m
33:26.39-Apr 26, 1998
↓
Kobe (JPN)
1998
Semi
1:12:12-Sep 27, 1998
↑
Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1997
3000m
9:08.69-Jul 2, 1997-Pfungstadt (GER)
1997
5000m
15:47.30-Nov 29, 1997
↑
Kurashiki (JPN)
1997
10000m
32:47.55-Oct 19, 1997
↓
Marugame (JPN)
1997
Semi
1:13:17-Jan 6, 1997
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
1996
5000m
15:43.41-Oct 20, 1996
↑
Kyoto (JPN)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:09:41-Jan 27Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:57-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Marathon
2:29:57-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Semi
1:13:53-Jul 1Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
33:37.02-Jun 10Japanese Championships, Tokyo
Marathon
2:26:01-Mar 11Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya
Semi
1:10:29-Feb 4Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:40.75-Oct 15Kobe
Marathon
2:26:15-Sep 10Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Semi
1:12:30-Jul 2Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
15:57.39-Jun 11Tottori
10000m
32:39.66-May 13Miyoshi
Semi
1:12:17-Jan 10Tokyo Half Marathon, Tokyo

1999

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:49-Nov 14Kobe 10 km, Kobe
Semi
1:13:15-Sep 26Grevenmacher Half Marathon, Grevenmacher
Marathon
2:32:14-Aug 29Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
33:27.58-May 5Mito
5000m
15:51.71-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
Semi
1:11:43-Mar 14Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:12-Sep 27Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:12:45-Jun 28Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
33:26.39-Apr 26Kobe
Semi
1:12:58-Jan 25Half Marathon, Tokyo

1997

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:47.30-Nov 29Kurashiki
10000m
32:47.55-Oct 19Marugame
3000m
9:08.69-Jul 2Abendsportfest, Pfungstadt
5000m
16:10.67-Jun 29Sheffield Securicor Games, Sheffield
Semi
1:13:17-Jan 6Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:43.41-Oct 20Kyoto
5000m
15:53.26-Apr 21Kobe

Honours

🥇

Nagoya International Women's Marathon

Marathon

2001
🥇

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kazumi Matsuo's Marathon personal best?

Kazumi Matsuo's Marathon personal best is 2:26:01, set on Mar 11, 2001 in Nagoya (JPN), #634 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kazumi Matsuo compete in?

Kazumi Matsuo competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Kazumi Matsuo perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 3:09:41, set on Jan 27, 2019 in Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka on Jan 27, 2019, 3:09:41.