Naoko Sakamoto
- Born
- Nov 14, 1980 (45 years old)
- Birthplace
- Nishinomiya, Japan
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko; born 14 November 1980 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. In 2003, she finished 4th place in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France. In 2004, she was the winner of the Osaka Ladies Marathon and finished 7th place in the women's marathon at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Personal best · Marathon2:21:51
2012 season best2:37:18Mar 11, 2012 · Nagoya
Personal best · Half Marathon1:09:27
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:21:51 (#193 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:27 (#620 all-time), 2012 season best 2:37:18 (Mar 11, 2012, Nagoya (JPN)) · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
10KilometrOkayama 200432:57–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Semi | 1:17:41 | – | Sep 2, 2012 | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:37:18 | – | Mar 11, 2012 | Nagoya (JPN) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 16:46.83 | – | May 7, 2011 | Miyoshi (JPN) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 34:13 | – | Feb 13, 2011 | Karatsu (JPN) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:12:01 | – | Dec 23, 2011 | Okayama (JPN) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:35:17 | – | Feb 20, 2011 | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 16:55.89 | – | Jul 10, 2010 | Kushiro (JPN) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:16:49 | – | Jul 4, 2010 | Sapporo (JPN) |