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Kou Shimabukuro

JPNJPNMen
Birth dateNov 6, 2004
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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.

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

As of Sep 14, 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 · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:34:05
46:48
21:44.23
44:16.14

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m-short-track
21:44.23-Apr 5, 2026
↑
Spring - Hakata Record Meeting Games
2026
5000Metres
21:45.01-Sep 5, 2026-95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2026
10Kilometr
44:49.41-May 8, 2026
↑
The 96th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships
2026
10,000Metr
44:49.41-May 9, 2026
↓
The 96th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships
2025
5000m-short-track
23:02.68-Aug 22, 2025
↑
The 80th Kyusyu Athletics Championships, Showa Denko Stadium, Oita
2025
10,000Metr
44:29.35-Jun 7, 2025
↓
94th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2025
20kmW
1:34:05-Mar 16, 2025-Asian Race Walking Championships
2024
10,000Metr
44:16.14-May 11, 2024
↓
The 94th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships, Kamoike Auxiliary Stadium, Kagoshima
2023
10Kilometr
46:48-Apr 15, 2023
↑
62nd All Japan Race Walk in Wajima

2025

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
46:57.97-Sep 27The 53rd Kyushu University Track & Field Championships, Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka
10Kilometr
46:57.97-Sep 26The 53rd Kyushu University Track & Field Championships, Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka
5000m-short-track
23:02.68-Aug 22The 80th Kyusyu Athletics Championships, Showa Denko Stadium, Oita
10,000Metr
44:29.35-Jun 794th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
44:29.35-Jun 694th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10,000Metr
44:38.45-May 17The 95th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships, Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka
10Kilometr
44:38.45-May 16The 95th Kyushu Inter University Track & Field Championships, Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka
20kmW
1:34:05-Mar 16Asian Race Walking Championships

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
46:48-Apr 1562nd All Japan Race Walk in Wajima
10Kilometr
47:20-Feb 1934th U20 Invitational Race Walking, Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kou Shimabukuro's 20 km race walk personal best?

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

Which events does Kou Shimabukuro compete in?

Kou Shimabukuro competes in the 20 km race walk.

How did Kou Shimabukuro perform in 2026?

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.