Kenji Takao

Birth dateMar 23, 1975

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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.

Key facts

10 Miles Road

46:00

10 000 m

27:56.05

2007 season best

2:21:36

Feb 18, 2007

2007 season best

Age

51 years old

As of Sep 15, 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

13:34.55

27:56.05

1:02:08

2:11:31

46:00

1:00:39

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2007	Marathon	2:21:36	-	Feb 18, 2007	↓	-
2005	Semi	1:04:15	-	Feb 6, 2005	↓	-
2003	10000m	28:17.91	-	Apr 20, 2003	↑	-
2003	10MilesRoa	46:58	-	Feb 9, 2003	↑	-
2003	20Kilometr	1:00:39	-	Jan 12, 2003	-	-
2003	Semi	1:02:24	-	Feb 23, 2003	↓	-
2002	5000m	13:50.84	-	Jul 21, 2002	↓	-
2002	10000m	28:36.71	-	May 3, 2002	↑	-
1999	5000m	13:43.06	-	Jun 19, 1999	↓	-
1999	10000m	27:56.77	-	May 22, 1999	↑	-
1999	Marathon	2:11:31	-	Feb 7, 1999	↓	-
1998	5000m	13:34.55	-	May 23, 1998	↓	-
1998	10000m	28:14.29	-	Oct 24, 1998	↑	-
1998	Semi	1:04:22	-	Jun 28, 1998	↓	-
1997	5000m	13:36.79	-	May 10, 1997	↓	-
1997	10000m	28:03.33	-	Oct 4, 1997	↑	-
1997	10MilesRoa	46:02	-	Dec 14, 1997	↑	-
1996	5000m	13:52.71	-	Sep 16, 1996	↓	-
1996	10000m	28:00.43	-	Apr 21, 1996	↑	-
1996	10MilesRoa	46:00	-	Dec 8, 1996	↑	-
1996	Semi	1:02:08	-	Jan 21, 1996	↓	-
1995	5000m	13:37.45	-	May 3, 1995	↓	-
1995	10000m	27:56.05	-	Jun 10, 1995	↑	-
1995	10MilesRoa	46:45	-	Dec 10, 1995	↑	-
1994	5000m	13:35.2h	-	May 28, 1994	↓	-
1994	10000m	28:20.78	-	Apr 24, 1994	↑	-
1994	10MilesRoa	46:39	-	Feb 13, 1994	↑	-
1993	10MilesRoa	47:30	-	Dec 12, 1993	↑	-

2007

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:21:36	-	Feb 18	Izumisano Marathon, Izumisano

2005

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:04:15	-	Feb 6	Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2003

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:17.91	-	Apr 20	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi	1:02:24	-	Feb 23	Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka
10MilesRoa	46:58	-	Feb 9	Karatsu
20Kilometr	1:00:39	-	Jan 12	20 km, Oita

2002

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:50.84	-	Jul 21	Sapporo Nanbu Chuhei Memorial, Sapporo
10000m	29:03.66	-	Jun 8	Japanese Championships, Kanazawa
5000m	13:50.96	-	May 25	Nobeoka
5000m	14:01.56	-	May 12	Nobeoka
10000m	28:36.71	-	May 3	Nobeoka
5000m	13:53.94	-	Apr 28	Nobeoka

1999

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:49.95	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
10000m	28:49.95	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m	13:43.06	-	Jun 19	Cork City Games, Cork City
10000m	28:09.83	-	Jun 14	Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Rošický, Praha
10000m	27:56.77	-	May 22	Nobeoka
10000m	28:00.18	-	Apr 25	Kobe
Marathon	2:11:31	-	Feb 7	Beppu Oita Marathon, Beppu

1998

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:45.66	-	Dec 13	Bangkok Asian Games, Bangkok
10000m	28:14.29	-	Oct 24	Nobeoka
10000m	28:15.94	-	Oct 3	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
10000m	29:15.94	-	Oct 1	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
Semi	1:04:22	-	Jun 28	Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m	28:40.94	-	Jun 14	Naruto
5000m	13:34.55	-	May 23	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	13:49.55	-	May 9	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
10000m	28:21.27	-	Apr 26	Kobe

1997

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:02	-	Dec 14	Kosa Road Race, Kosa
10000m	28:03.33	-	Oct 4	Japanese Championships, Tokyo
5000m	13:56.37	-	Sep 6	Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo
10000m	28:42.35	-	Jun 14	Kobe
5000m	13:36.79	-	May 10	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
10MilesRoa	47:16	-	Feb 9	Karatsu

1996

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:00	-	Dec 8	Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
10000m	28:22.60	-	Oct 5	Kagoshima
5000m	13:52.71	-	Sep 16	Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo
5000m	14:14.22	-	May 11	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
10000m	28:00.43	-	Apr 21	Kobe
Semi	1:02:08	-	Jan 21	Tokyo Half Marathon, Tokyo

1995

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:45	-	Dec 10	Kosa
10000m	28:20.7	-	Nov 11	-
10000m	28:47.01	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
10000m	28:33.45	-	Jul 7	London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
5000m	14:20.00	-	Jul 2	Gateshead The BUPA Games, Gateshead
5000m	13:45.25	-	Jun 28	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
10000m	27:56.05	-	Jun 10	Tokyo NC, Tokyo
10000m	28:17.00	-	May 27	-
5000m	13:37.45	-	May 3	Hamamatsu

1994

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:50	-	Dec 11	Kosa

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kenji Takao's 10 Miles Road personal best?

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

Which events does Kenji Takao compete in?

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

How did Kenji Takao perform in 2007?

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

Kenji Takao

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2007

2005

2003

2002

1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

1994

Honours

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