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Michiko Shimizu

Michiko Shimizu

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Birth dateSep 22, 1970
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Michiko Shimizu is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on September 22, 1970. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:13.00 in the 1500m, 9:01.02 in the 3000m and 15:09.05 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
5000 m
15:09.05
#539 all-time
1500 m
4:13.00
2001 season best
16:28.19
Jun 9, 2001 · Tokyo (JPN)
2001 season best
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 5000 m 15:09.05 (#539 all-time), 1500 m 4:13.00, 2001 season best 16:28.19 (Jun 9, 2001, Tokyo (JPN)) · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
5000m
16:28.19-Jun 9, 2001
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Tokyo (JPN)
2000
1500m
4:13.00-Feb 11, 2000-Brisbane (AUS)
2000
3000m
9:11.72-Mar 11, 2000
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2000
5000m
15:21.04-May 13, 2000
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1999
3000m
9:05.34-Jun 30, 1999
↓
Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
1999
5000m
15:15.12-May 8, 1999
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1998
5000m
15:31.49-Oct 4, 1998
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Kumamoto (JPN)
1997
3000m
9:07.01-Jul 18, 1997
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
1997
5000m
15:23.42-Jul 4, 1997
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1996
5000m
15:09.05-Jul 28, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995
5000m
15:18.88-May 3, 1995
↓
Hamamatsu (JPN)
1994
3000m
9:01.02-Oct 11, 1994
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:28.19-Jun 9Japanese Championships, Tokyo
5000m
16:36.01-May 12Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR

2000

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:48.20-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
1500m
4:18.60-Jun 11Tottori
5000m
15:21.04-May 13Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m
15:29.14-May 3Shizuoka
3000m
9:11.72-Mar 11Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
15:53.43-Feb 13Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
1500m
4:13.00-Feb 11Brisbane Optus Grand Prix, Brisbane

1999

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:46.28-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m
15:24.85-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m
15:46.28-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m
15:24.85-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
3000m
9:05.34-Jun 30Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
5000m
15:15.12-May 8Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m
15:30.81-May 3Shizuoka

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:55.36-Dec 18Bangkok Asian Games
5000m
15:31.49-Oct 4Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
5000m
16:08.36-Jul 20New York Goodwill Games, New York, NY

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:07.01-Jul 18Tokyo
5000m
15:23.42-Jul 4Oslo Mobil Bislett Games, Oslo
5000m
15:44.70-Jun 29Sheffield Securicor Games, Sheffield
5000m
15:49.81-May 18Busan 2nd East Asian Games, Busan

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:09.05-Jul 28The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m
15:09.05-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m
15:23.56-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m
15:18.22-Jul 14Sapporo
5000m
15:23.33-Jun 7Japanese Championships, Osaka

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:45.30-Aug 12IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:18.97-Aug 10IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:18.97-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:45.30-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:18.88-May 3Hamamatsu

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:01.02-Oct 11Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima

Honours

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Bangkok Asian Games

5000 Metres

1998
4

The XXVI Olympic Games

5000 Metres

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michiko Shimizu's 5000 m personal best?

Michiko Shimizu's 5000 m personal best is 15:09.05, set on Jul 28, 1996 in Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA (USA), #539 on the all-time list.

Which events does Michiko Shimizu compete in?

Michiko Shimizu competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

How did Michiko Shimizu perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 16:28.19, set on Jun 9, 2001 in Tokyo (JPN).