Kozo Akutsu

Birth dateNov 11, 1960

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Kozo Akutsu is a Japan long-distance runner, born on November 11, 1960. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:54.94 in the 3000m, 13:32.16 in the 5000m, 27:46.16 in the 10000m, 1:02:07 in the Semi and 2:11:31 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:46.16

#717 all-time

Marathon

2:11:31

1994 season best

2:11:31

Dec 4, 1994 · Fukuoka (JPN)

1994 season best

Age

65 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:46.16 (#717 all-time), Marathon 2:11:31, 1994 season best 2:11:31 (Dec 4, 1994, Fukuoka (JPN)) · 65 years old

Personal bests

7:54.94

13:32.16

27:46.16

1:02:07

2:11:31

46:52

1:33:01

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1994	Marathon	2:11:31	-	Dec 4, 1994	-	Fukuoka (JPN)
1993	10MilesRoa	47:16	-	Dec 12, 1993	↓	Kosa (JPN)
1993	Semi	1:02:07	-	Oct 3, 1993	↑	Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1992	10000m	28:16.56	-	May 3, 1992	↓	Kobe (JPN)
1990	10MilesRoa	46:52	-	Dec 9, 1990	↓	Kosa (JPN)
1989	CrossCount	43:11	-	Mar 19, 1989	↓	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988	3000m	7:54.94	-	Jul 5, 1988	-	Lappeenranta (FIN)
1988	5000m	13:32.16	-	Jul 8, 1988	↑	London (GBR)
1988	10000m	27:46.16	-	May 13, 1988	↓	Tokyo (JPN)
1988	CrossCount	36:15	-	Mar 26, 1988	↓	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988	Semi	1:02:25	-	Jan 24, 1988	↑	Nara (JPN)
1987	5000m	13:32.42	-	Jul 10, 1987	↑	London (GBR)
1987	10000m	27:49.06	-	Jul 2, 1987	↓	Helsinki (FIN)
1987	CrossCount	38:14	-	Mar 22, 1987	↓	15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986	5000m	13:33.46	-	Jun 27, 1986	↑	Hengelo (NED)
1986	10000m	28:05.5h	-	Oct 26, 1986	↓	Kyoto (JPN)
1986	CrossCount	37:26.7	-	Mar 23, 1986	↓	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986	30Kilometr	1:33:01	-	Mar 2, 1986	↑	Nagoya (JPN)
1985	5000m	14:12.72	-	Oct 5, 1985	↑	Canberra IAAF World Cup
1985	30Kilometr	1:35:27	-	Mar 3, 1985	↑	Nagoya (JPN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:11:31	-	Dec 4	Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	47:16	-	Dec 12	Kosa
Semi	1:02:07	-	Oct 3	Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:16.56	-	May 3	Kobe

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:52	-	Dec 9	Kosa

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	43:11	-	Mar 19	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:26.13	-	Oct 8	-
10000m	28:26.12	-	Oct 8	Tokyo
10000m	28:09.70	-	Sep 26	The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
10000m	28:16.43	-	Sep 23	The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
5000m	13:32.16	-	Jul 8	London Peugeot Games, London
3000m	7:54.94	-	Jul 5	Lappeenranta
10000m	27:51.38	-	Jul 2	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
10000m	27:46.16	-	May 13	Tokyo
CrossCount	36:15	-	Mar 26	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Semi	1:02:25	-	Jan 24	Nara

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:46.29	-	Sep 4	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:46.29	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
10000m	28:45.89	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:32.42	-	Jul 10	London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
10000m	27:49.06	-	Jul 2	Helsinki
10000m	28:23.12	-	Jun 13	Tokyo NC, Tokyo
CrossCount	38:14	-	Mar 22	15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:05.5HT	-	Oct 26	Kyoto
5000m	13:33.46	-	Jun 27	Adraan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
10000m	28:26.04	-	May 11	-
CrossCount	37:26.7	-	Mar 23	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
30Kilometr	1:33:01	-	Mar 2	30 km, Nagoya

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:12.72	-	Oct 5	Canberra IAAF World Cup
30Kilometr	1:35:27	-	Mar 3	30 km, Nagoya

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kozo Akutsu's 10 000 m personal best?

Kozo Akutsu's 10 000 m personal best is 27:46.16, set on May 13, 1988 in Tokyo (JPN), #717 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kozo Akutsu compete in?

Kozo Akutsu competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Kozo Akutsu perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 2:11:31, set on Dec 4, 1994 in Fukuoka (JPN).

Kozo Akutsu

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1994

1993

1992

1990

1989

1988

1987

1986

1985

Honours

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