Keita Baba

Keita Baba

Born
Apr 28, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Keita Baba is a Japan long-distance runner, born on April 28, 1986. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:14.12 in the 3000m, 13:40.13 in the 5000m, 28:21.28 in the 10000m, 1:02:23 in the Semi and 2:14:36 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:21.28
2018 season best2:22:56Mar 4, 2018 · Otsu
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:23
Last competitionOtsu Lake Biwa MarathonMar 4, 2018 · 2:22:56

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:21.28, Half Marathon 1:02:23, 2018 season best 2:22:56 (Mar 4, 2018, Otsu (JPN)) · Last competition: Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Mar 4, 2018, 2:22:56 · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mSaitama 2012Japan 3000 m all-time list8:14.12975 pts–
5000mNobeoka 2014Japan 5000 m all-time list13:40.131,067 pts–
10000mHachioji 2015Japan 10 000 m all-time list28:21.281,100 pts–
SemiYamaguchi 2015Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:02:231,092 pts–
MarathonOtsu 2017Japan Marathon all-time list2:14:361,049 pts–
10MilesRoaKosa 201647:30–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018Marathon 2:22:56–Mar 4, 2018Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon
201710000m 29:11.15–Oct 21, 2017Saitama (JPN)
2017Semi 1:02:31–Feb 12, 2017Yamaguchi (JPN)
2017Marathon 2:14:36–Mar 5, 2017Otsu (JPN)
20165000m 13:48.72–Sep 25, 2016Osaka (JPN)
201610000m 28:38.26–May 7, 2016Nobeoka (JPN)
201610MilesRoa 47:30–Nov 27, 2016Kosa (JPN)
2016Semi 1:02:33–Feb 14, 2016Yamaguchi (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Keita Baba's 10 000 m personal best is 28:21.28, set on Nov 28, 2015 in Hachioji (JPN).

Keita Baba competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2018 season best: 2:22:56, set on Mar 4, 2018 in Otsu (JPN). Last competition: Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon on Mar 4, 2018, 2:22:56.