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Kumi Tanabe

Kumi Tanabe

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateApr 2, 1981
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Kumi Tanabe is a Japan long-distance runner, born on April 2, 1981. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:15.95 in the 3000m, 15:48.30 in the 5000m, 32:06.70 in the 10000m and 1:09:55 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
32:06.70
#790 all-time
Half Marathon
1:09:55
#787 all-time
2003 season best
14:22
Mar 30, 2003
2003 season best
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 10 000 m 32:06.70 (#790 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:55 (#787 all-time), 2003 season best 14:22 (Mar 30, 2003) · 45 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
CrossCount
14:22-Mar 30, 2003-31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
2003
5000m
15:56.43-May 24, 2003
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2003
Semi
1:09:55-Feb 23, 2003
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2002
3000m
9:15.95-Jul 2, 2002
↑
Boston, MA (USA)
2002
5000m
15:48.51-Sep 16, 2002
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2002
10000m
32:06.70-May 12, 2002
↑
Amagasaki (JPN)
2001
3000m
9:18.80-Jul 3, 2001
↑
Boston, MA (USA)
2001
5000m
15:48.30-Sep 30, 2001
↓
Kanazawa (JPN)
2001
10000m
32:12.01-Sep 29, 2001
↑
Kanazawa (JPN)
2001
Semi
1:11:58-Feb 25, 2001
↑
Osaka (JPN)

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:56.43-May 24Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
16:00.96-May 5Mito International Meeting, Mito
CrossCount
14:22-Mar 3031st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
CrossCount
14:22-Mar 2931st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
Semi
1:09:55-Feb 23Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

2002

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:56.35-Sep 29Fukuchiyama Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuchiyama
10000m
32:29.78-Sep 28Fukuchiyama Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuchiyama
5000m
15:48.51-Sep 16Yokohama Super Meet, Yokohama
5000m
15:49.38-Jul 6Brunswick Maine Distance Festival, Brunswick, ME
3000m
9:15.95-Jul 2Boston New Balance CanAm High Performance Series, Boston, MA
10000m
32:21.70-Jun 29Boston New Balance CanAm High Performance Series, Boston, MA
10000m
33:08.11-Jun 7Japanese Championships, Kanazawa
10000m
32:06.70-May 12Amagasaki
10000m
32:55.88-May 6Mito Japanese GP, Mito
5000m
16:05.14-May 3Shizuoka
5000m
16:15.38-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

2001

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:51.30-Oct 14Kobe
5000m
15:48.30-Sep 30Kanazawa Japanese Corporate Ch., Kanazawa
10000m
32:12.01-Sep 29Kanazawa Japanese Corporate Ch., Kanazawa
5000m
15:59.87-Jul 10Montreal McGill International, Montréal
5000m
15:48.61-Jul 7Brunswick Maine Distance Festival, Brunswick, ME
3000m
9:18.80-Jul 3Boston New Balance CanAm Elite Meet II, Boston, MA
3000m
9:25.79-Jun 30Boston New Balance CanAm Elite Meet I, Boston, MA
10000m
32:41.21-Jun 10Japanese Championships
10000m
32:41.87-May 19Otsu
10000m
32:31.80-May 6Mito GP, Mito
Semi
1:11:58-Feb 25Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Kumi Tanabe's 10 000 m personal best is 32:06.70, set on May 12, 2002 in Amagasaki (JPN), #790 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kumi Tanabe compete in?

Kumi Tanabe competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Kumi Tanabe perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 14:22, set on Mar 30, 2003.