Maria Saito

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Born
Jun 19, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 Kilometres Road

Maria Saito is a Japan long-distance runner, born on June 19, 2004. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 20kmW and 5Kilometre.

Her personal bests include 10:44.51 in the 3000m, 1:50:30 in the 20kmW, 25:02 in the 5Kilometre, 51:27 in the 10Kilometr and 23:55.68 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track23:55.68
2026 season best50:34.43Apr 24, 2026 · Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road51:27
Last competitionAll Japan University Track & Field ChallengeApr 25, 2026 · 50:34.43
All Japan University Track & Field Challenge

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 23:55.68, 10 Kilometres Road 51:27, 2026 season best 50:34.43 (Apr 24, 2026, Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Apr 25, 2026, 50:34.43 · 22 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mYokohama 2020Japan 3000 m all-time list10:44.51783 pts––
20kmWKobe 2025Japan 20 km race walk all-time list1:50:30807 pts––
5KilometreWajima 202225:02––
10KilometrTokyo 202651:27––
5000m-short-trackShizuoka 202523:55.68364 pts––
10,000MetrHiratsuka 202650:34.43–#111

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 50:34.43–Apr 24, 2026All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
202610,000Metr 50:34.43–Apr 25, 2026All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
20255000m-short-track 23:55.68–Jul 12, 2025Shizuoka Athletics Championships
202510Kilometr 51:33–Jan 1, 2025New Year Race Walk in Tokyo 2025, Tokyo
202520kmW 1:50:30–Feb 16, 2025Japenese 20km Race Walking Championships
202420kmW 1:52:32–Mar 17, 202448th All Japan Race Walking, Nomi
20235Kilometre 25:05–Nov 26, 2023Race Walking in Osaka Nakanoshima, Osaka
20235000m-short-track 27:08.19–Aug 27, 202366th Tokai Athletics Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Maria Saito's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 23:55.68, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka (JPN).

Maria Saito competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 50:34.43, set on Apr 24, 2026 in Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: All Japan University Track & Field Challenge on Apr 25, 2026, 50:34.43.