Naoko Sakata

Naoko Sakata

JapanJapan
Born
May 1, 1982 (44 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Naoko Sakata is a Japan long-distance runner, born on May 1, 1982. She competes primarily in the 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 8:56.49 in the 3000m and 15:41.25 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m8:56.49
2001 season best15:46.91Apr 8, 2001
2001 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:41.25

As of Nov 12, 2026: 3000 m 8:56.49, 5000 m 15:41.25, 2001 season best 15:46.91 (Apr 8, 2001) · 44 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mOtsu 1999Japan 3000 m all-time list8:56.491,118 pts–
5000mShizuoka 1999Japan 5000 m all-time list15:41.251,085 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20015000m 15:46.91–Apr 8, 2001–
2001CrossCount 22:36–Mar 25, 200129th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
20003000m 9:01.33–Aug 3, 2000–
20005000m 15:56.54–May 3, 2000–
19993000m 8:56.49–Sep 26, 1999–
19995000m 15:41.25–May 3, 1999–
1999CrossCount 21:46–Mar 27, 199927th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
19985000m 15:42.9h–Nov 22, 1998–
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Naoko Sakata's 3000 m personal best is 8:56.49, set on Sep 26, 1999 in Otsu (JPN).

Naoko Sakata competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2001 season best: 15:46.91, set on Apr 8, 2001.