Kokichi Tsuburaya

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Born
May 13, 1940 (86 years old)
Birthplace
Nerima, Tokyo (JPN)
Height
1.63 m
Weight
54 kg

Kokichi Tsuburaya is a Japan long-distance runner, born on May 13, 1940 in Nerima, Tokyo (JPN). Standing 1.63 m and weighing 54 kg, He competes primarily in the 10000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 28:59.4h in the 10000m and 2:16:22.8 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions.

1964 season best28:59.4hOct 14, 1964
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XVIII Olympic GamesOct 21, 1964 · 2:16:22.8
The XVIII Olympic Games

As of Nov 4, 2026: 1964 season best 28:59.4h (Oct 14, 1964) · Last competition: The XVIII Olympic Games, Oct 21, 1964, 2:16:22.8 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 86 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
10000m196428:59.4h1,043 pts–
Marathon19642:16:22.81,018 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
196410000m 28:59.4h–Oct 14, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
1964Marathon 2:16:22.8–Oct 21, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1964 season best: 28:59.4h, set on Oct 14, 1964. Last competition: The XVIII Olympic Games on Oct 21, 1964, 2:16:22.8.

Kokichi Tsuburaya has won 1 Olympic Games medal.