Masato Yokota
- Born
- Nov 19, 1987 (38 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Masato Yokota is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on November 19, 1987. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 1:46.16 in the 800m, 3:45.63 in the 1500m, 3:07.27 in the 4x400m, 1:49.30 in the 800m-short-track and 1:49.30 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 6 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 800 m1:46.16
2025 season best1:54.25Sep 28, 2025 · Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
Personal best · 1500 m3:45.63
Last competitionMDC FINALOct 19, 2025 · DNF
As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:46.16, 1500 m 3:45.63, 2025 season best 1:54.25 (Sep 28, 2025, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)) · Last competition: MDC FINAL, Oct 19, 2025, DNF · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-trackIndoorDoha 20081:49.301,101 pts–
800m-short-track20081:49.301,101 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 800m | 1:54.25 | – | Sep 28, 2025 | 73rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:53.29 | – | Apr 6, 2024 | The 57th Tokyo Big 6, Keio Univ. Hiyoshi Athletics Field, Yokohama - Open Event |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:53.46 | – | Jul 15, 2023 | Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:54.74 | – | Oct 15, 2022 | Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe (JPN) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:51.69 | – | Oct 30, 2021 | Komazawa Olympic Park Athletic Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2020 | 800m | 1:51.51 | – | Oct 27, 2020 | Komazawa Olympic Park Athletic Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:47.45 | – | Jun 25, 2016 | Nagoya (JPN) |
| 2015 | 800m | 1:47.80 | – | Jul 26, 2015 | Tokyo (JPN) |