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Kumi Araki

Kumi Araki

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateOct 11, 1965
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Kumi Araki is a Japan long-distance runner, born on October 11, 1965. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:06.08 in the 3000m, 15:37.72 in the 5000m, 32:04.60 in the 10000m, 2:30:00 in the Marathon and 1:09:40 in the 20Kilometr. She has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
32:04.60
Marathon
2:30:00
1993 season best
20:21
Feb 21, 1993
Last competition
21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Mar 28, 1993 · 21:00
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 32:04.60 (#771 all-time), Marathon 2:30:00, 1993 season best 20:21 (Feb 21, 1993) · Last competition: 21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar 28, 1993, 21:00 · 60 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
CrossCount
20:21-Feb 21, 1993
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1992
10000m
32:04.60-May 3, 1992
Kobe (JPN)
1992
Marathon
2:31:14-Jan 26, 1992
Osaka (JPN)
1991
Marathon
2:38:27-Aug 25, 1991
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
5000m
15:37.72-May 6, 1990
Mito (JPN)
1990
CrossCount
20:08-Mar 25, 1990
18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
Marathon
2:32:32-Mar 4, 1990
Nagoya (JPN)
1989
3000m
9:06.08-Jul 19, 1989-Stadio Adriatico, Pescara (ITA)
1989
5000m
15:38.89-May 7, 1989
Hamamatsu (JPN)
1989
CrossCount
23:47-Mar 19, 1989
17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
10000m
32:36.65-Jun 17, 1989
Tokyo (JPN)
1989
Marathon
2:30:00-Nov 5, 1989
New York Marathon
1988
Marathon
2:31:40-Jan 31, 1988
Osaka (JPN)
1987
10000m
33:15.08-Sep 4, 1987
IAAF World Championships
1987
20Kilometr
1:09:40-Nov 1, 1987
Kobe (JPN)
1987
Marathon
2:37:12-Mar 1, 1987
Nagoya (JPN)
1986
CrossCount
16:09.1-Mar 23, 1986
14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986
10000m
33:20.75-Oct 2, 1986
Seoul (KOR)
1985
20Kilometr
1:10:18-Nov 3, 1985
Kobe (JPN)

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
21:00-Mar 2821st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
CrossCount
20:21-Feb 2128th Chiba International, Chiba

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:04.60-May 3Kobe
Marathon
2:31:14-Jan 26Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:27-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
Marathon
2:38:27-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:34-Sep 30Beijing Asian Games, Beijing
5000m
15:37.72-May 6Mito
CrossCount
20:08-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Marathon
2:32:32-Mar 4Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1989

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:00-Nov 5New York Marathon
5000m
15:48.7HT-Jul 22Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
3000m
9:06.08-Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
10000m
32:36.65-Jun 17Tokyo NC, Tokyo
10000m
32:59.27-May 14Tokyo
5000m
15:38.89-May 7Hamamatsu
CrossCount
23:47-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:15-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
Marathon
2:31:40-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1987

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:09:40-Nov 120 km, Kobe
10000m
33:15.08-Sep 4IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:24.37-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:15.08-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:24.37-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:37:12-Mar 1Nagoya

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:20.75-Oct 2Asian Games, Seoul
CrossCount
16:09.1-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:10:18-Nov 320 km, Kobe
20Kilometr
1:13:56-Jun 1620 km, Sapporo

Honours

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Beijing Asian Games

Marathon

1990
4

New York Marathon

Marathon

1989
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Asian Games

10,000 Metres

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kumi Araki's 10 000 m personal best?

Kumi Araki's 10 000 m personal best is 32:04.60, set on May 3, 1992 in Kobe (JPN), #771 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kumi Araki compete in?

Kumi Araki competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Kumi Araki perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 20:21, set on Feb 21, 1993. Last competition: 21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships on Mar 28, 1993, 21:00.