Kenji Takao

Kenji Takao

JapanJapan
Born
Mar 23, 1975 (51 years old)
Events
10 Miles Road · 10 000 m

Kenji Takao is a Japan long-distance runner, born on March 23, 1975. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:34.55 in the 5000m, 27:56.05 in the 10000m, 1:02:08 in the Semi, 2:11:31 in the Marathon and 46:00 in the 10MilesRoa. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 Miles Road46:00
2007 season best2:21:36Feb 18, 2007
2007 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m27:56.05

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Miles Road 46:00, 10 000 m 27:56.05, 2007 season best 2:21:36 (Feb 18, 2007) · 51 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNobeoka 1998Japan 5000 m all-time list13:34.551,087 pts–
10000mTokyo 1995Japan 10 000 m all-time list27:56.051,138 pts–
SemiTokyo 1996Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:02:081,102 pts–
MarathonBeppu 1999Japan Marathon all-time list2:11:311,103 pts–
10MilesRoaKosa 199646:00–
20KilometrOita 20031:00:39–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007Marathon 2:21:36–Feb 18, 2007–
2005Semi 1:04:15–Feb 6, 2005–
200310000m 28:17.91–Apr 20, 2003–
200310MilesRoa 46:58–Feb 9, 2003–
200320Kilometr 1:00:39–Jan 12, 2003–
2003Semi 1:02:24–Feb 23, 2003–
20025000m 13:50.84–Jul 21, 2002–
200210000m 28:36.71–May 3, 2002–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kenji Takao's 10 Miles Road personal best is 46:00, set on Dec 8, 1996 in Kosa (JPN).

Kenji Takao competes in the 10 Miles Road and 10 000 m.

2007 season best: 2:21:36, set on Feb 18, 2007.