Kotone Niwa

JapanJapanActive
Born
Dec 15, 2003 (22 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

Kotone Niwa is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on December 15, 2003. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:29.54 in the 1500m, 9:26.14 in the 3000m, 16:12.18 in the 5000m, 17:21 in the 5Kilometre and 33:49 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:49
2026 season best33:49Feb 8, 2026 · Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
Personal best · 5000 m16:12.18
Last competitionYogibo Athletics Challenge CupSep 26, 2026 · 16:34.45

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 33:49, 5000 m 16:12.18, 2026 season best 33:49 (Feb 8, 2026, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)) · Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup, Sep 26, 2026, 16:34.45 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIse 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list4:29.54980 pts––
3000mChitose 2022Japan 3000 m all-time list9:26.141,020 pts–#218
5000mOsaka 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list16:12.181,028 pts–#427
5KilometreTokyo 202417:21––
10KilometrYamaguchi 202633:49–#548

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 9:17.48–Jun 13, 202623rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
20265000m 15:53.87–Jul 18, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSU
202610000m 33:03.20–Jul 5, 202674th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m
202610Kilometr 33:49–Feb 8, 202654th Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships
2026CrossCount 35:14–Feb 21, 202618th Asian Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km
20255000m 16:12.18–Dec 6, 2025EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
20245000m 16:41.55–Dec 7, 2024Edion Distance Challenge 2024
20245Kilometre 17:21–Feb 23, 2024ADIZERO 5K Special Race
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kotone Niwa's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 33:49, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN).

Kotone Niwa competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 33:49, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN). Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup on Sep 26, 2026, 16:34.45.