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Machi Tanaka

Machi Tanaka

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateJul 21, 1983
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Machi Tanaka is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on July 21, 1983. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:22.87 in the 1500m, 9:17.25 in the 3000m, 15:39.52 in the 5000m, 32:27.01 in the 10000m and 1:10:00 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:10:00
#824 all-time
10 000 m
32:27.01
2011 season best
9:18.38
May 3, 2011 · Fukuroi (JPN)
2011 season best
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:00 (#824 all-time), 10 000 m 32:27.01, 2011 season best 9:18.38 (May 3, 2011, Fukuroi (JPN)) · 43 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
3000m
9:18.38-May 3, 2011
↓
Fukuroi (JPN)
2011
5000m
16:31.33-Apr 23, 2011
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2010
1500m
4:24.19-Jun 4, 2010
↓
Marugame (JPN)
2010
3000m
9:21.05-Apr 25, 2010
↓
Wakayama (JPN)
2010
5000m
16:02.82-Sep 26, 2010
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2009
1500m
4:22.87-Sep 27, 2009
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2008
1500m
4:24.83-Jul 13, 2008
↓
Kitakami (JPN)
2007
3000m
9:22.44-Apr 15, 2007
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2007
5000m
16:30.07-Jun 17, 2007
↓
Shibetsu (JPN)
2006
10Kilometr
35:25-May 29, 2006-Boulder, CO (USA)
2005
5000m
16:13.95-Jun 4, 2005
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
2004
5000m
15:39.52-May 22, 2004
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2004
5Kilometre
15:51-Jan 6, 2004-Miyazaki (JPN)
2004
Semi
1:10:00-Feb 29, 2004
↑
Inuyama (JPN)
2003
1500m
4:23.39-Jul 4, 2003
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2003
3000m
9:17.25-Jun 14, 2003
↓
Amagasaki (JPN)
2003
5000m
15:41.15-Jun 18, 2003
↓
Kushiro (JPN)
2003
10000m
32:27.01-Oct 11, 2003-Kobe (JPN)
2003
Semi
1:11:53-Mar 16, 2003
↑
Matsue (JPN)
2002
3000m
9:19.95-Jul 16, 2002
↓
Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
2002
5000m
16:00.37-Oct 24, 2002
↓
Haruno (JPN)
2001
3000m
9:17.54-Oct 14, 2001
↓
Rifu (JPN)

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:46.57-May 28Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
3000m
9:18.38-May 3Fukuroi Shizuoka Prefecture, Fukuroi
5000m
16:31.33-Apr 23Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2010

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:14.80-Oct 9Marugame 2010 Nighter Time Trials, Marugame
5000m
16:02.82-Sep 26Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
3000m
9:25.68-Jul 14Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
5000m
16:49.76-Jun 20Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
1500m
4:24.19-Jun 4Japanese Championships, Marugame
1500m
4:25.33-May 15Kumagaya
1500m
4:24.46-May 15Kumagaya
3000m
9:21.05-Apr 25Wakayama

2009

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:25.45-Sep 27Okayama
1500m
4:22.87-Sep 27Okayama
1500m
4:28.68-Jun 26Japanese Championships
1500m
4:23.04-Jun 25Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
1500m
4:26.85-May 30Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
1500m
4:29.87-May 16Tendo
1500m
4:26.56-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:24.83-Jul 13Kitakami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitakami
1500m
4:28.00-Apr 19Yokohama

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:28.13-Dec 1Yokohama
5000m
16:30.07-Jun 17Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
3000m
9:25.20-Jun 10Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
3000m
9:32.76-May 20Kumagaya
3000m
9:22.44-Apr 15Yokohama

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:25-May 29Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO - National Events

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:24.01-Jul 3Tokyo National College Championships, Tokyo
5000m
16:13.95-Jun 4Japanese Championships, Tokyo
5000m
16:23.56-May 21Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:44.84-Oct 25Kumagaya
5000m
15:39.52-May 22Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
15:59.37-Apr 10Kumamoto
Semi
1:11:11-Mar 14Kyoto City Half Marathon, Kyoto
Semi
1:10:00-Feb 29Half Marathon, Inuyama
5Kilometre
15:51-Jan 65 km, Miyazaki

2003

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:45.19-Oct 27Fukuroi National Games, Fukuroi
10000m
32:27.01-Oct 11Kobe
Semi
1:13:06-Aug 30Daegu Universiade
5000m
15:48.53-Jul 6Yokohama Japanese College Championships, Yokohama
1500m
4:23.39-Jul 4Yokohama Japanese College Championships, Yokohama
5000m
15:41.15-Jun 18Kushiro
3000m
9:17.25-Jun 14Amagasaki
5000m
15:42.57-May 24Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
15:42.84-May 5Mito International Meeting, Mito
5000m
15:53.97-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m
16:25.20-Apr 20Ise
5000m
15:52.88-Apr 12Kumamoto
Semi
1:11:53-Mar 16Matsue Half Marathon, Matsue

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:36.35-Nov 30Isahaya
5000m
16:00.37-Oct 24Haruno
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Honours

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Daegu Universiade

Half Marathon

2003
5

Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres

2002
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Machi Tanaka's Half Marathon personal best?

Machi Tanaka's Half Marathon personal best is 1:10:00, set on Feb 29, 2004 in Inuyama (JPN), #824 on the all-time list.

Which events does Machi Tanaka compete in?

Machi Tanaka competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Machi Tanaka perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 9:18.38, set on May 3, 2011 in Fukuroi (JPN).