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Kazuya Watanabe

Kazuya Watanabe

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Birth dateJul 7, 1987
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Kazuya Watanabe is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on July 7, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.11 in the 1500m, 7:58.03 in the 3000m, 13:23.15 in the 5000m, 27:47.79 in the 10000m and 1:04:43 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:47.79
#755 all-time
1500 m
3:38.11
2018 season best
14:43.28
Jul 11, 2018 · Fukagawa (JPN)
2018 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 10 000 m 27:47.79 (#755 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.11, 2018 season best 14:43.28 (Jul 11, 2018, Fukagawa (JPN)) · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
5000m
14:43.28-Jul 11, 2018
↓
Fukagawa (JPN)
2018
Semi
1:04:43-Oct 13, 2018-Tachikawa (JPN)
2017
20Kilometr
1:01:30-Oct 14, 2017-Tachikawa (JPN)
2015
5000m
13:45.97-Jul 16, 2015
↓
Abashiri (JPN)
2014
1500m
3:50.09-Jul 6, 2014
↓
Abashiri (JPN)
2014
5000m
13:51.14-Jun 15, 2014
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2011
1500m
3:38.11=-Jun 29, 2011
↓
Shibetsu (JPN)
2011
5000m
13:23.15-May 28, 2011
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2011
10000m
27:47.79-Jun 25, 2011
↑
Fukagawa (JPN)
2010
1500m
3:45.29-Jun 17, 2010
↓
Fugokawa (JPN)
2010
5000m
13:50.93-Sep 26, 2010
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2010
10000m
28:29.34-Oct 23, 2010
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2010
15Kilometr
45:33-Nov 21, 2010-Nijmegen (NED)
2009
1500m
3:46.64-Jun 6, 2009
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2009
3000m
8:16.21-Jul 15, 2009
↓
Kitami (JPN)
2009
5000m
14:04.83-Apr 26, 2009
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2009
10MilesRoa
47:16-Dec 6, 2009
↑
Kosa (JPN)
2008
1500m
3:38.11-May 31, 2008
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2008
3000m
7:58.03-Jun 8, 2008
↓
Shibetsu (JPN)
2008
5000m
14:05.12-Apr 27, 2008
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2007
1500m
3:41.07-Jun 14, 2007
↓
Kitakami (JPN)
2007
3000m
8:01.16-Jul 25, 2007
↓
Lahti (FIN)
2007
5000m
13:39.45-May 20, 2007
↓
Amagasaki (JPN)
2007
10000m
28:37.4h-Nov 24, 2007
↑
Kure (JPN)
2007
10MilesRoa
47:12-Dec 9, 2007
↑
Kosa (JPN)
2006
1500m
3:47.23-Oct 1, 2006
↓
Oita (JPN)
2006
5000m
14:08.24-Apr 23, 2006
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2006
10000m
28:57.67-Nov 26, 2006
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2006
10MilesRoa
47:41-Dec 10, 2006
↑
Kosa (JPN)
2004
10000m
29:55.37-Oct 24, 2004
↑
Yokohama (JPN)

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:43-Oct 13Tachikawa Half Marathon, Tachikawa
5000m
14:43.28-Jul 11Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:01:30-Oct 14Tachikawa 20 km, Tachikawa

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:45.97-Jul 16Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m
13:49.63-May 24Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:26.81-Oct 12Yamaguchi
1500m
3:50.09-Jul 6Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m
13:51.14-Jun 15Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
5000m
14:09.26-May 17Fukushima East Japan Corporate Ch., Fukushima
5000m
14:03.53-Apr 27Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama

2011

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
DNF-Sep 16Bruxelles Memorial van Damme
5000m
14:20.62-Sep 1IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
5000m
14:20.62-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
5000m
13:48.81-Jul 9Kobe Asian Championships, Kobe
1500m
3:38.11-Jun 29Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
10000m
27:47.79-Jun 25Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
5000m
13:37.41-Jun 12Japanese Championships, Kumagaya
5000m
13:23.15-May 28Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
13:38.90-May 1Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m
3:52.28-Apr 22Eugene Oregon Relays, Eugene, OR

2010

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:34.25-Dec 4Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
15Kilometr
45:33-Nov 21Nijmegen Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
10000m
28:29.34-Oct 23Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
5000m
13:50.93-Sep 26Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
5000m
13:57.17-Jun 20Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
1500m
3:45.29-Jun 17Fugokawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fugokawa
1500m
3:46.77-Jun 5Japanese Championships, Marugame
1500m
3:46.41-Jun 4Japanese Championships, Marugame
1500m
3:49.91-May 16Marugame
1500m
3:49.91-May 16Marugame
5000m
13:57.55-May 14Marugame
1500m
3:49.42-Apr 25Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
1500m
3:49.09-Apr 10Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2009

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:16-Dec 6Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
1500m
3:50.89-Aug 8Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove
1500m
3:48.44-Aug 2Bochum-Wattenscheid DAK Leichtathletik-Gala, Wattenscheid, Bochum
1500m
3:49.32-Jul 31Leverkusen Bayer-Meeting, Leverkusen
1500m
3:50.48-Jul 26Brasschaat Flanders Cup, Brasschaat
3000m
8:16.21-Jul 15Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
1500m
3:50.96-Jun 27Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
1500m
3:46.64-Jun 6Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo
1500m
3:49.85-May 30Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
14:17.64-May 16Amagasaki Kansai Ch., Amagasaki
5000m
14:04.83-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2008

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.61-Sep 28Yamagata Corporate Ch., Yamagata
1500m
3:40.97-Jul 20Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
1500m
3:42.82-Jul 12Uden MONDO Keien Meeting, Uden
1500m
3:53.38-Jun 29Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
3000m
7:58.03-Jun 8Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
1500m
3:38.11-May 31Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
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Honours

4

Kobe Asian Championships

5000 Metres

2011
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Japanese Championships

5000 Metres

2011
4

Kobe Asian Championships

5000 Metres

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kazuya Watanabe's 10 000 m personal best?

Kazuya Watanabe's 10 000 m personal best is 27:47.79, set on Jun 25, 2011 in Fukagawa (JPN), #755 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kazuya Watanabe compete in?

Kazuya Watanabe competes in the 10 000 m and 1500 m.

How did Kazuya Watanabe perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 14:43.28, set on Jul 11, 2018 in Fukagawa (JPN).