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Naoko Sakamoto

Naoko Sakamoto

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateNov 14, 1980
BirthplaceNishinomiya, Japan
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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.

Key facts
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)
2012 season best
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 17, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
Semi
1:17:41-Sep 2, 2012
↓
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2012
Marathon
2:37:18-Mar 11, 2012
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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)
2010
Marathon
2:44:47-Oct 10, 2010
↓
Chicago Marathon
2009
Semi
1:14:39-Jul 5, 2009
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2009
Marathon
2:40:43-Aug 30, 2009
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Sapporo (JPN)
2008
Marathon
2:30:21-Mar 9, 2008
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2007
Semi
1:14:28-Jul 8, 2007
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Sapporo (JPN)
2007
Marathon
2:28:33-Sep 30, 2007
↓
Berlin Marathon
2005
10000m
34:09.84-Jun 14, 2005
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Kushiro (JPN)
2005
Semi
1:16:50-Jul 3, 2005
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Sapporo (JPN)
2004
10Kilometr
32:57-Dec 23, 2004
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Okayama (JPN)
2004
Marathon
2:25:29-Jan 25, 2004
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Osaka (JPN)
2003
5000m
15:49.38-May 18, 2003
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Miyoshi (JPN)
2003
10000m
33:06.17-Oct 11, 2003
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Kobe (JPN)
2003
10Kilometr
33:57-Jun 14, 2003
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Longmont, CO (USA)
2003
Marathon
2:21:51-Jan 26, 2003
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Osaka (JPN)
2002
5000m
15:46.95-Sep 29, 2002
↓
Fukuchiyama (JPN)
2002
Semi
1:09:55-Jul 7, 2002
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2001
5000m
16:01.72-Apr 29, 2001
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2001
Semi
1:09:27-Mar 11, 2001
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Yamaguchi (JPN)
2000
10Kilometr
33:36-Dec 17, 2000
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Kobe (JPN)
1999
10Kilometr
33:42-Dec 5, 1999
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Okayama (JPN)
1997
3000m
9:28.06-Sep 23, 1997-Kobe (JPN)

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:17:41-Sep 2Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
Marathon
2:37:18-Mar 11Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya
Marathon
2:39:27-Jan 29Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:01-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
5000m
16:46.83-May 7Miyoshi Chugoku District Corporate Team Championships, Miyoshi
Marathon
2:35:17-Feb 20Yokohama Women's Marathon, Yokohama
10Kilometr
34:13-Feb 13Karatsu 10, Karatsu

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:44:47-Oct 10Chicago Marathon
5000m
16:55.89-Jul 10Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
Semi
1:16:49-Jul 4Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:43-Aug 30Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
Semi
1:14:39-Jul 5Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:21-Mar 9Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:33-Sep 30Berlin Marathon
Semi
1:14:28-Jul 8Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:50-Jul 3Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
34:09.84-Jun 14Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:57-Dec 2310 km, Okayama
Marathon
2:31:43-Aug 22The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:31:43-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:25:29-Jan 25Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2003

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:07.11-Oct 27Fukuroi National Games, Fukuroi
10000m
33:06.17-Oct 11Kobe
5000m
15:55.43-Sep 27Okayama Japanese Corporate Ch., Okayama
Marathon
2:25:25-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:25:25-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
10Kilometr
33:57-Jun 14Longmont Sunrise Stampede, Longmont, CO
10Kilometr
34:15-May 26Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
5000m
15:49.38-May 18Miyoshi
Marathon
2:21:51-Jan 26Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:48.00-Oct 13Kobe Meeting, Kobe
5000m
15:46.95-Sep 29Fukuchiyama Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuchiyama
Semi
1:11:48-Sep 8Glasgow Great Scottish Run Half Marathon, Glasgow
Semi
1:09:55-Jul 7Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
16:14.89-May 3Shizuoka
Semi
1:11:47-Mar 10Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:05-Aug 19Glasgow Half Marathon, Glasgow
5000m
16:01.72-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m
16:21.57-Apr 8Kumamoto
Semi
1:09:27-Mar 11Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:36-Dec 17Kobe 10 km, Kobe

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:42-Dec 5Okayama 10 km, Okayama

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:28.06-Sep 23Kobe

Honours

5

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2007
7

The XXVIII Olympic Games

Marathon

2004
4

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Naoko Sakamoto's Marathon personal best?

Naoko Sakamoto's Marathon personal best is 2:21:51, set on Jan 26, 2003 in Osaka (JPN), #193 on the all-time list.

Which events does Naoko Sakamoto compete in?

Naoko Sakamoto competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Naoko Sakamoto perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 2:37:18, set on Mar 11, 2012 in Nagoya (JPN).