Mei Nakano

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Born
Jan 24, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Mei Nakano is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on January 24, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:20.17 in the 800m, 4:29.61 in the 1500m, 9:21.79 in the 3000m and 15:58.67 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m15:58.67
2026 season best16:11.72May 4, 2026 · Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:21.79
Last competitionYogibo Athletics Challenge CupSep 26, 2026 · 9:19.67
Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 15:58.67, 3000 m 9:21.79, 2026 season best 16:11.72 (May 4, 2026, Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka (JPN)) · Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup, Sep 26, 2026, 9:19.67 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mKushiro 2021Japan 800 m all-time list2:20.17830 pts––
1500mChitose 2022Japan 1500 m all-time list4:29.61980 pts––
3000mYokohama 2022Japan 3000 m all-time list9:21.791,034 pts–#248
5000mYokohama 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list15:58.671,053 pts–#716

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 9:19.67–Sep 26, 2026Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup
20265000m 16:11.72–May 4, 202637th Golden Games in Nobeoka
20251500m 4:32.73–Apr 25, 2025All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
20255000m 15:58.67–Nov 29, 202519th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20241500m 4:31.24–Jun 14, 2024All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
20245000m 16:21.89–Apr 29, 202458th Oda Mikio Memorial
20233000m 9:32.02–Jul 12, 2023Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
20221500m 4:29.61–Sep 10, 2022Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mei Nakano's 5000 m personal best is 15:58.67, set on Nov 29, 2025 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).

Mei Nakano competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 16:11.72, set on May 4, 2026 in Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka (JPN). Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup on Sep 26, 2026, 9:19.67.