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Masaya Yanagimoto
JPNMenBirth dateJan 11, 2002
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Masaya Yanagimoto is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 2002. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:42.06 in the 1500m, 8:18.59 in the 3000m, 14:04.01 in the 5000m and 30:11.52 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Key facts
1500 m
3:42.06
5000 m
14:04.01
Last competition
70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
May 9, 2026 · 3:49.25
Age
24 years old
As of Sep 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:42.06, 5000 m 14:04.01, 2026 season best 3:49.25 (May 9, 2026, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu (JPN)) · Last competition: 70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, May 9, 2026, 3:49.25 · 24 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:49.25 | - | May 9, 2026 | ↓ | 70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 31:51 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | ↓ | 18th Asian Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:43.63 | - | May 10, 2025 | ↓ | 69th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu - Open Event |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:16.90 | - | May 11, 2025 | ↑ | 69th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu - Open Event |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 30:03 | - | Feb 22, 2025 | ↓ | Japanese Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 2.0km |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:42.06 | - | Jun 28, 2024 | ↓ | Japanese Championships |
| 2024 | 10000m | 30:11.52 | - | Oct 5, 2024 | - | 25th Chubu Area Corporate Teams Championships |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:49.16 | - | Apr 2, 2023 | ↓ | The 56th Tokyo Big6 Track Field League, National Stadium, Tokyo - Open Event |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:14.18 | - | Apr 23, 2023 | ↑ | 1st Nittaidai Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:54.40 | - | May 19, 2022 | ↓ | National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:17.25 | - | Nov 13, 2022 | ↑ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:48.84 | - | Jun 25, 2021 | ↓ | Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:04.01 | - | Dec 5, 2021 | ↑ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:48.62 | - | Sep 11, 2020 | ↓ | Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:18.59 | - | Sep 30, 2020 | - | Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa (JPN) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:12.41 | - | Jul 26, 2020 | ↑ | Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa (JPN) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:46.23 | - | Aug 5, 2019 | ↓ | Okinawa (JPN) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 14:19.99 | - | Oct 6, 2019 | ↑ | 74th National Sports Festival, Prefectural Kasamatsu Stadium, Hitachinaka |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:49.22 | - | Aug 3, 2018 | ↓ | Ise (JPN) |
2026
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:49.25 | - | May 9 | 70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
CrossCount | 31:51 | - | Feb 21 | 18th Asian Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km |
2025
13 performances2024
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 30:11.52 | - | Oct 5 | 25th Chubu Area Corporate Teams Championships |
1500m | 3:42.44 | - | Sep 22 | 72nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi |
1500m | 3:43.96 | - | Jun 28 | Japanese Championships |
1500m | 3:42.06 | - | Jun 28 | Japanese Championships |
1500m | 3:43.96 | - | Jun 27 | Japanese Championships |
1500m | 3:43.83 | - | May 11 | 68th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu |
2023
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:23.82 | - | Jul 8 | 6th Waseda University track and field meet |
1500m | 3:51.78 | - | May 13 | 102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier |
1500m | 3:49.68 | - | May 12 | 102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier |
1500m | 3:51.78 | - | May 11 | 102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier |
5000m | 14:14.18 | - | Apr 23 | 1st Nittaidai Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
1500m | 3:49.16 | - | Apr 2 | The 56th Tokyo Big6 Track Field League, National Stadium, Tokyo - Open Event |
2022
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:17.25 | - | Nov 13 | 300th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
5000m | 14:43.05 | - | Oct 22 | 99th Heisei International University Long Distance Competition, Athletics Stadium, Konosu |
1500m | 3:54.40 | - | May 19 | 101st Kanto Inter-University Athletics Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
2021
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:04.01 | - | Dec 5 | 293th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
5000m | 14:47.03 | - | Sep 29 | 10th Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa |
1500m | 3:48.84 | - | Jun 25 | Japan U20 Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka |
1500m | 3:49.39 | - | Jun 24 | Japan U20 Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka |
1500m | 3:53.92 | - | Jun 4 | Japan University Championships, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka |
1500m | 3:57.60 | - | Jun 4 | Japan University Championships, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka |
2020
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:18.59 | - | Sep 30 | 6th Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa |
1500m | 3:53.03 | - | Sep 11 | 89th Japan National Collegiate Championships, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
1500m | 3:48.62 | - | Sep 11 | 89th Japan National Collegiate Championships, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
1500m | 3:51.62 | - | Jul 26 | 3rd Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa |
5000m | 14:12.41 | - | Jul 26 | 3rd Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa |
5000m | 14:31.20 | - | Jul 4 | 2nd Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa |
2019
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:19.99 | - | Oct 6 | 74th National Sports Festival, Prefectural Kasamatsu Stadium, Hitachinaka |
5000m | 14:19.99 | - | Oct 4 | 74th National Sports Festival, Prefectural Kasamatsu Stadium, Hitachinaka |
1500m | 3:46.23 | - | Aug 5 | Japanese High School Championships, Okinawa |
1500m | 3:49.72 | - | Aug 4 | Japanese High School Championships, Okinawa |
1500m | 3:56.56 | - | Mar 17 | Asian U18 Championships, Hong Kong |
1500m | 3:56.56 | - | Mar 15 | Asian U18 Championships, Hong Kong |
2018
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:49.22 | - | Aug 3 | Ise Japenese High School Championships, Ise |
1500m | 3:52.72 | - | Aug 2 | Ise Japenese High School Championships, Ise |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Masaya Yanagimoto's 1500 m personal best?
Masaya Yanagimoto's 1500 m personal best is 3:42.06, set on Jun 28, 2024 in Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN).
Which events does Masaya Yanagimoto compete in?
Masaya Yanagimoto competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.
How did Masaya Yanagimoto perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 3:49.25, set on May 9, 2026 in Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu (JPN). Last competition: 70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships on May 9, 2026, 3:49.25.