Kou Shimabukuro

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Born
Nov 6, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
20 km race walk

Kou Shimabukuro is a Japan race walker, born on November 6, 2004. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:34:05 in the 20kmW, 46:48 in the 10Kilometr, 21:44.23 in the 5000m-short-track and 44:16.14 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 20 km race walk1:34:05
2026 season best21:44.23Apr 5, 2026 · Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka
2026 season best
Last competition95th Japan Inter-University Athletics ChampionshipsSep 5, 2026 · 21:45.01
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:34:05, 2026 season best 21:44.23 (Apr 5, 2026, Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka (JPN)) · Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Sep 5, 2026, 21:45.01 · 22 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
20kmWNomi 2025Japan 20 km race walk all-time list1:34:05906 pts––
10KilometrWajima 202346:48––
5000m-short-trackFukuoka 202621:44.2353 pts–#612
10,000MetrKagoshima 202444:16.14–#181

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m-short-track 21:44.23–Apr 5, 2026Spring - Hakata Record Meeting Games
20265000Metres 21:45.01–Sep 5, 202695th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
202610Kilometr 44:49.41–May 8, 2026The 96th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships
202610,000Metr 44:49.41–May 9, 2026The 96th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships
20255000m-short-track 23:02.68–Aug 22, 2025The 80th Kyusyu Athletics Championships, Showa Denko Stadium, Oita
202510,000Metr 44:29.35–Jun 7, 202594th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
202520kmW 1:34:05–Mar 16, 2025Asian Race Walking Championships
202410,000Metr 44:16.14–May 11, 2024The 94th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships, Kamoike Auxiliary Stadium, Kagoshima
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kou Shimabukuro's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:34:05, set on Mar 16, 2025 in Nomi (JPN).

Kou Shimabukuro competes in the 20 km race walk.

2026 season best: 21:44.23, set on Apr 5, 2026 in Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka (JPN). Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Sep 5, 2026, 21:45.01.