Naoko Kobayashi

JPNWomen

Birth dateJul 16, 1968

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Naoko Kobayashi is a Japan sprinter, born on July 16, 1968. She competes primarily in the 400m, 100mH and 60mH.

Her personal bests include 56.09 in the 400m, 13.04 in the 100mH and 8.35 in the 60mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

100 m hurdles

13.04

#961 all-time

60 m hurdles

8.35

2000 season best

13.18

May 3, 2000 · Maebashi (JPN)

2000 season best

Age

58 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 100 m hurdles 13.04 (#961 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.35, 2000 season best 13.18 (May 3, 2000, Maebashi (JPN)) · 58 years old

Personal bests

400m

56.09

100mH

13.04*

#961 all-time

60mH

8.35

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2000	100mH	13.18	+5.5	May 3, 2000	↑	Maebashi (JPN)
2000	400m	56.09	-	Sep 9, 2000	-	Yokohama (JPN)
1999	100mH	14.02	+0.0	May 8, 1999	↑	Osaka (JPN)
1998	100mH	13.36	+1.1	Oct 2, 1998	↑	Kumamoto (JPN)
1997	60mH	8.35	-	Mar 8, 1997	→	IAAF World Indoor Championships
1997	100mH	13.38	+1.7	Apr 20, 1997	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
1996	60mH	8.35	-	Mar 2, 1996	→	Yokohama (JPN) (i)
1996	100mH	13.04	+4.8	Apr 27, 1996	↑	Osaka (JPN)
1994	100mH	13.65	-2.0	Oct 11, 1994	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)

2000

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	56.09	-	Sep 9	Yokohama Taiyo Giken Super Meet, Yokohama
100mH	13.75	+1.7	May 21	Sacramento PAUSATF Ch., Sacramento, CA
100mH	13.64	-	May 21	Sacramento PAUSATF Ch., Sacramento, CA
100mH	13.96	+0.9	May 13	Modesto Relays Inv., Modesto, CA
100mH	13.18	+5.5	May 3	Shizuoka
100mH	14.14	-5.2	May 3	Shizuoka
100mH	13.56	+0.2	Apr 23	Maebashi Gunma Relays, Maebashi
100mH	13.74	+1.0	Apr 16	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays University Open, Walnut, CA
100mH	13.60	+1.8	Apr 16	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA
100mH	13.90	+2.4	Apr 8	Azusa Meet of Champions, Azusa, CA

1999

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	14.02	+0.0	May 8	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka

1998

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.50	-0.6	Oct 27	Yokohama
100mH	13.36	+1.1	Oct 2	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
100mH	13.52	+1.1	Oct 2	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
100mH	13.68	-1.9	Sep 19	Tokyo '98 Toto International, Tokyo
100mH	13.66	-0.9	Jul 21	Fukuoka Asian Championships
100mH	13.49	-0.1	Jul 20	Fukuoka Asian Championships, Fukuoka
100mH	13.47	+0.8	May 9	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
100mH	14.08	+0.0	Apr 26	Maebashi Gunma Relays CE, Maebashi
100mH	13.89	-0.4	Apr 26	Maebashi Gunma Relays CE, Maebashi

1997

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.41	+2.1	Sep 13	Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final
100mH	13.57	-0.4	Sep 6	Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo
100mH	13.46	+0.7	May 16	Busan 2nd East Asian Games, Busan
100mH	13.49	-0.9	May 10	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
100mH	13.48	-1.1	Apr 26	Maebashi Gunma Relays, Maebashi
100mH	13.38	+1.7	Apr 20	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
60mH	8.35	-	Mar 8	IAAF World Indoor Championships
60mH	8.35	-	Mar 7	IAAF World Indoor Championships

1996

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.51	-1.0	Oct 16	Hiroshima
100mH	13.44	-1.0	Oct 5	Kagoshima
100mH	13.38	-2.1	Sep 16	Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo
100mH	13.17	-0.1	Jun 7	Japanese Championships, Osaka
100mH	13.25	+0.3	Jun 7	Japanese Championships, Osaka
100mH	13.21	-0.7	Jun 6	Japanese Championships, Osaka
100mH	13.41	+1.8	May 17	Kobe
100mH	14.03	+0.4	May 11	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
100mH	13.37	-0.9	May 6	Mito
100mH	13.04	+4.8	Apr 27	Maebashi Gunma Relays, Maebashi
100mH	13.33	+0.5	Apr 21	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Open, Walnut, CA
100mH	13.4HT	-2.5	Apr 14	Yokohama
60mH	8.35	-	Mar 2	Yokohama JAP-CHN, Yokohama (i)
60mH	8.38	-	Feb 12	Maebashi Green Dome Games, Maebashi (i)

1994

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100mH	13.65	-2.0	Oct 11	Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Naoko Kobayashi's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Naoko Kobayashi's 100 m hurdles personal best is 13.04, set on Apr 27, 1996 in Maebashi (JPN), #961 on the all-time list.

Which events does Naoko Kobayashi compete in?

Naoko Kobayashi competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

How did Naoko Kobayashi perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 13.18, set on May 3, 2000 in Maebashi (JPN).