Nao Sakamoto

Born
Jul 18, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Nao Sakamoto is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on July 18, 2004. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:17.40 in the 800m, 4:35.72 in the 1500m, 9:28.73 in the 3000m and 16:19.65 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m16:19.65
2024 season best16:19.65Jul 10, 2024 · Athletic Track, Abashiri
Personal best · 3000 m9:28.73
Last competition11th NITTAIDAI Challenge GamesSep 28, 2024 · 16:36.63

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:19.65, 3000 m 9:28.73, 2024 season best 16:19.65 (Jul 10, 2024, Athletic Track, Abashiri (JPN)) · Last competition: 11th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, Sep 28, 2024, 16:36.63 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mFukui 2021Japan 800 m all-time list2:17.40872 pts–
1500mFukui 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list4:35.72936 pts–
3000mYokohama 2024Japan 3000 m all-time list9:28.731,012 pts–
5000mAbashiri 2024Japan 5000 m all-time list16:19.651,014 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20243000m 9:28.73–Jun 1, 2024The 9th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20245000m 16:19.65–Jul 10, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
20233000m 9:30.74–Sep 22, 202371st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
20221500m 4:37.27–Aug 3, 2022Naruto Sports Park, Tokushima (JPN)
20223000m 9:48.52–Jul 3, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021800m 2:17.40–Jul 30, 2021Prefectural Stadium, Fukui (JPN)
20211500m 4:35.72–Jul 28, 2021Prefectural Stadium, Fukui (JPN)
20213000m 9:48.71–Oct 2, 2021NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
FAQ

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Nao Sakamoto's 5000 m personal best is 16:19.65, set on Jul 10, 2024 in Athletic Track, Abashiri (JPN).

Nao Sakamoto competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2024 season best: 16:19.65, set on Jul 10, 2024 in Athletic Track, Abashiri (JPN). Last competition: 11th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games on Sep 28, 2024, 16:36.63.