Kotone Niwa
- 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5KilometreTokyo 202417:21––
10KilometrYamaguchi 202633:49–#548
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:17.48 | – | Jun 13, 2026 | 23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games |
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:53.87 | – | Jul 18, 2026 | HOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSU |
| 2026 | 10000m | 33:03.20 | – | Jul 5, 2026 | 74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 33:49 | – | Feb 8, 2026 | 54th Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 35:14 | – | Feb 21, 2026 | 18th Asian Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:12.18 | – | Dec 6, 2025 | EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025 |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:41.55 | – | Dec 7, 2024 | Edion Distance Challenge 2024 |
| 2024 | 5Kilometre | 17:21 | – | Feb 23, 2024 | ADIZERO 5K Special Race |