Kota Nakajima

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Born
Nov 8, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
1500 m · 10 000 m

Kota Nakajima is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on November 8, 2002. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.82 in the 1500m, 8:27.96 in the 3000m, 13:55.40 in the 5000m, 29:14.04 in the 10000m and 9:27.54 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 1500 m3:45.82
2026 season best14:10.06Sep 26, 2026 · ND Soft Stadium, Tendo
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m29:14.04
Last competition20th Kizuna Record Challenge GamesSep 26, 2026 · 14:10.06
20th Kizuna Record Challenge Games

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:45.82, 10 000 m 29:14.04, 2026 season best 14:10.06 (Sep 26, 2026, ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN)) · Last competition: 20th Kizuna Record Challenge Games, Sep 26, 2026, 14:10.06 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKumagaya 2025Japan 1500 m all-time list3:45.821,030 pts–
3000mKonosu 2020Japan 3000 m all-time list8:27.96899 pts–
5000mNobeoka 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list13:55.401,015 pts–
10000mSagamihara 2023Japan 10 000 m all-time list29:14.041,021 pts–
3000mStTokyo 2020Japan 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:27.54884 pts–
5KilometreTokyo 202314:13–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:10.06–Sep 26, 202620th Kizuna Record Challenge Games
20251500m 3:45.82–May 23, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
20255000m 13:55.40–May 4, 202536th Golden Games in Nobeoka
20245000m 13:55.41–May 12, 2024The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
202410000m 29:18.40–Jun 23, 2024Selection Meeting for 56th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
20235000m 14:08.42–Apr 29, 202357th Oda Mikio Memorial
20235Kilometre 14:13–Mar 26, 2023Adidas Tokyo City Race
202310000m 29:14.04–Jun 17, 2023Selection Meeting for 55th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kota Nakajima's 1500 m personal best is 3:45.82, set on May 23, 2025 in Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya (JPN).

Kota Nakajima competes in the 1500 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 14:10.06, set on Sep 26, 2026 in ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN). Last competition: 20th Kizuna Record Challenge Games on Sep 26, 2026, 14:10.06.