Kumiko Otani

Kumiko Otani

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Born
Mar 23, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Kumiko Otani is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on March 23, 1995. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:44.53 in the 1500m, 5:09.54 in the Mile, 9:31.26 in the 3000m, 15:31.65 in the 5000m and 33:24.04 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m15:31.65
2026 season best17:44.61Feb 22, 2026 · Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m33:24.04
Last competitionNew Zealand 10km Road ChampionshipsAug 29, 2026 · 37:19
New Zealand 10km Road Championships

As of Nov 8, 2026: 5000 m 15:31.65, 10 000 m 33:24.04, 2026 season best 17:44.61 (Feb 22, 2026, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand 10km Road Championships, Aug 29, 2026, 37:19 · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOsaka 2018Japan 1500 m all-time list4:44.53875 pts–
MileWellington 2025Japan Mile all-time list5:09.54852 pts–
3000mKumamoto 2012Japan 3000 m all-time list9:31.261,004 pts–
5000mYokohama 2012Japan 5000 m all-time list15:31.651,103 pts–
10000mYokohama 2012Japan 10 000 m all-time list33:24.041,067 pts–
SemiMarugame 2020Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:13:571,050 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 10:16.99–Feb 1, 2026Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic
20265000m 17:44.61–Feb 22, 2026Athletics Wellington Track & Field Championships
202610Kilometr 37:19–Aug 29, 2026New Zealand 10km Road Championships
2025Mile 5:09.54–Dec 19, 2025Scottish Night Of Miles
202510Kilometr 37:01–Aug 30, 2025New Zealand 10km Road Running Championships
2025Semi 1:18:49–Apr 13, 2025Christchurch Half Marathon
20243000m 10:18.07–Feb 2, 2024Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
20245000m 18:03.23–Mar 14, 2024New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kumiko Otani's 5000 m personal best is 15:31.65, set on Dec 1, 2012 in Yokohama (JPN).

Kumiko Otani competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 17:44.61, set on Feb 22, 2026 in Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL). Last competition: New Zealand 10km Road Championships on Aug 29, 2026, 37:19.