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Mitsuko Kawaguchi

Mitsuko Kawaguchi

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Birth dateJan 26, 1974
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Mitsuko Kawaguchi is a Japan long-distance runner, born on January 26, 1974. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 15:57.87 in the 5000m, 31:48.87 in the 10000m, 1:11:46 in the Semi and 1:08:14 in the 20Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:48.87
#554 all-time
Half Marathon
1:11:46
1999 season best
15:57.87
May 16, 1999 · Hiratsuka (JPN)
1999 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 31:48.87 (#554 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:46, 1999 season best 15:57.87 (May 16, 1999, Hiratsuka (JPN)) · 52 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
5000m
15:57.87-May 16, 1999
↑
Hiratsuka (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:13:08-Mar 14, 1999
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
1998
5000m
16:27.91-Oct 4, 1998
↑
Kumamoto (JPN)
1998
20Kilometr
1:08:14-Dec 13, 1998-Kobe (JPN)
1998
Semi
1:11:46-Sep 6, 1998
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1997
10000m
31:48.87-Oct 5, 1997
↑
Japanese Championships
1996
10000m
32:43.12-Apr 21, 1996
↑
Kobe (JPN)

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:57.87-May 16Hiratsuka
Semi
1:13:08-Mar 14Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:08:14-Dec 1320 km, Kobe
5000m
16:27.91-Oct 4Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
Semi
1:11:46-Sep 6Half Marathon, Budapest
Semi
1:12:07-Mar 15Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:48.87-Oct 5Japanese Championships

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:43.12-Apr 21Kobe
10000m
32:53.10-Apr 13Musashino

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mitsuko Kawaguchi's 10 000 m personal best?

Mitsuko Kawaguchi's 10 000 m personal best is 31:48.87, set on Oct 5, 1997 in Tokyo (JPN), #554 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mitsuko Kawaguchi compete in?

Mitsuko Kawaguchi competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Mitsuko Kawaguchi perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 15:57.87, set on May 16, 1999 in Hiratsuka (JPN).