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Mari Sotani

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Birth dateJun 14, 1975
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Mari Sotani is a Japan long-distance runner, born on June 14, 1975. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:23.2h in the 3000m, 15:35.62 in the 5000m, 33:09.65 in the 10000m and 1:10:13 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
1:10:13
#920 all-time
5000 m
15:35.62
1999 season best
1:14:13
Jul 18, 1999 · Sapporo (JPN)
1999 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:13 (#920 all-time), 5000 m 15:35.62, 1999 season best 1:14:13 (Jul 18, 1999, Sapporo (JPN)) · 51 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
Semi
1:14:13-Jul 18, 1999
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Sapporo (JPN)
1997
3000m
9:23.2h-Jun 22, 1997-Yokohama (JPN)
1997
5000m
15:39.95-Oct 29, 1997
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1997
10000m
33:09.65-May 23, 1997-Tokyo (JPN)
1997
Semi
1:10:13-Oct 4, 1997
↓
Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1996
5000m
15:35.62-Oct 16, 1996
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
1996
Semi
1:12:18-Jul 7, 1996
↓
Sapporo (JPN)

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:13-Jul 18Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

1997

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:39.95-Oct 29Osaka
Semi
1:10:13-Oct 4Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:11:49-Aug 31Catania Universiade
3000m
9:23.68-Aug 17Troisdorf Int. Warsteiner Meeting, Troisdorf
5000m
15:40.25-Jul 6Sapporo
3000m
9:23.2HT-Jun 22Yokohama
10000m
33:09.65-May 23Tokyo
Semi
1:13:46-Mar 9Half Marathon, Sendai

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:35.62-Oct 16Hiroshima
Semi
1:12:18-Jul 7Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

Honours

F

Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

1997
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Catania Universiade

Half Marathon

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mari Sotani's Half Marathon personal best?

Mari Sotani's Half Marathon personal best is 1:10:13, set on Oct 4, 1997 in Košice (SVK), #920 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mari Sotani compete in?

Mari Sotani competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Mari Sotani perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 1:14:13, set on Jul 18, 1999 in Sapporo (JPN).