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Naoko Tanaka

Naoko Tanaka

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Birth dateMar 23, 1977
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Naoko Tanaka is a Japan long-distance runner, born on March 23, 1977. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 15:47.03 in the 5000m, 33:11.31 in the 10000m, 1:09:53 in the Semi, 2:49:21 in the Marathon and 32:51 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:09:53
#775 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
32:51
2002 season best
2:49:21
Jan 27, 2002 · Osaka (JPN)
2002 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Half Marathon 1:09:53 (#775 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:51, 2002 season best 2:49:21 (Jan 27, 2002, Osaka (JPN)) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
Marathon
2:49:21-Jan 27, 2002-Osaka (JPN)
2001
Semi
1:12:14-Mar 11, 2001
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2000
10000m
33:12.54-Jun 10, 2000
↓
Tottori (JPN)
2000
Semi
1:09:53-Mar 12, 2000
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
1999
CrossCount
29:40-Mar 27, 1999-27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999
10Kilometr
32:51-Feb 14, 1999-Karatsu (JPN)
1999
10000m
34:09.85-Oct 3, 1999
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:12:06-Mar 14, 1999
↓
Matsue (JPN)
1998
10000m
33:14.14-Jun 14, 1998
↓
Naruto (JPN)
1998
Semi
1:12:12-Dec 6, 1998
↓
Okayama (JPN)
1997
5000m
15:47.03-May 30, 1997-Tokyo (JPN)
1996
10000m
33:11.31-May 18, 1996
↓
Kobe (JPN)
1996
Semi
1:11:27-Mar 17, 1996
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:49:21-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:14-Mar 11Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:13:27-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

2000

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:41-Jun 25Brisbane Gold Coast Half Marathon, Brisbane
10000m
33:12.54-Jun 10Tottori
10000m
33:16.81-May 13Kita-Kyushu
Semi
1:09:53-Mar 12Japanese Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:13:20-Feb 6Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:09.85-Oct 3Shizuoka Japanese Championships, Shizuoka
CrossCount
29:40-Mar 2727th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
Semi
1:12:06-Mar 14Matsue Half Marathon, Matsue
10Kilometr
32:51-Feb 14Karatsu 10 km, Karatsu

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:12-Dec 6Half Marathon, Okayama
10000m
33:14.14-Jun 14Naruto

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:47.03-May 30Tokyo

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:11.31-May 18Kobe
Semi
1:11:27-Mar 17Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Naoko Tanaka's Half Marathon personal best?

Naoko Tanaka's Half Marathon personal best is 1:09:53, set on Mar 12, 2000 in Yamaguchi (JPN), #775 on the all-time list.

Which events does Naoko Tanaka compete in?

Naoko Tanaka competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Naoko Tanaka perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 2:49:21, set on Jan 27, 2002 in Osaka (JPN).