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Kumiko Takemoto

Kumiko Takemoto

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Birth dateNov 25, 1978
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Kumiko Takemoto is a Japan long-distance runner, born on November 25, 1978. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:22.30 in the 3000m, 15:25.81 in the 5000m, 31:54.46 in the 10000m and 33:18 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:54.46
#625 all-time
5000 m
15:25.81
2002 season best
16:17.0h
Oct 12, 2002 · Takamatsu (JPN)
2002 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 31:54.46 (#625 all-time), 5000 m 15:25.81, 2002 season best 16:17.0h (Oct 12, 2002, Takamatsu (JPN)) · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
5000m
16:17.0h-Oct 12, 2002
↓
Takamatsu (JPN)
2000
5000m
15:32.47-May 3, 2000
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
2000
10000m
31:54.46-Apr 23, 2000
↑
Kobe (JPN)
1999
5000m
15:45.29-Aug 29, 1999
↓
Shibetsu (JPN)
1999
CrossCount
29:37-Mar 27, 1999-27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999
10000m
32:10.68-Oct 3, 1999
↑
Shizuoka (JPN)
1998
5000m
15:25.81-Jun 14, 1998
↓
Naruto (JPN)
1998
10000m
32:23.81-May 16, 1998
↑
Sendai (JPN)
1998
10Kilometr
33:18-Feb 15, 1998-Ohme (JPN)
1997
3000m
9:22.30-May 18, 1997-Sendai (JPN)

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:17.0HT-Oct 12Takamatsu

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:32.47-May 3Shizuoka
10000m
31:54.46-Apr 23Kobe Hyogo Meeting, Kobe

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:10.68-Oct 3Shizuoka Japanese Championships, Shizuoka
5000m
15:45.29-Aug 29Shibetsu
CrossCount
29:37-Mar 2727th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
CrossCount
27:07-Feb 2134th Chiba International Cross Country, Chiba

1998

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:33.75-Oct 4Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
5000m
15:30.43-Sep 19Tokyo '98 Toto International, Tokyo
5000m
15:25.81-Jun 14Naruto
5000m
15:51.5HT-May 29Tokyo
10000m
32:23.81-May 16Sendai
5000m
15:52.65-May 3Shizuoka Highlight, Shizuoka
5000m
15:47.86-Apr 12Konosu
10Kilometr
33:18-Feb 1510 km, Ohme

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:22.30-May 18Sendai

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kumiko Takemoto's 10 000 m personal best?

Kumiko Takemoto's 10 000 m personal best is 31:54.46, set on Apr 23, 2000 in Kobe (JPN), #625 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kumiko Takemoto compete in?

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

How did Kumiko Takemoto perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 16:17.0h, set on Oct 12, 2002 in Takamatsu (JPN).