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Naoto Tobe

Naoto Tobe

JPNJPNMen
Birth dateMar 31, 1992
BirthplaceJapan, Japan
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Naoto Tobe (戸邉 直人, Tobe Naoto; born 31 March 1992) is a Japanese high jumper.

He competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final. His personal bests in the event are 2.32 metres outdoors (Lignano Sabbiadoro 2018) and 2.35 metres indoors (Karlsruhe 2019).

Tobe received a PhD degree in Sport science from the University of Tsukuba in 2019. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
High Jump
2.35
#76 all-time
2026 season best
2.16
May 17, 2026 · ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad
Jul 8, 2026 · 2.05
Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad
Record
National record · High Jump 2.35
National record
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: High Jump 2.35 (#76 all-time), 2026 season best 2.16 (May 17, 2026, ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN)) · Last competition: Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad, Jul 8, 2026, 2.05 · National record (High Jump) · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
HJ
2.16-May 17, 2026
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68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
2025
HJ
2.16-Feb 18, 2025
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31st Banskobystrická latka, Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (i)
2024
HJ
2.17-May 9, 2024
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What's Gravity Challenger, Doha
2023
HJ
2.15-Oct 1, 2023
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Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2023, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
2022
HJ
2.24-May 8, 2022
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Seiko Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Tokyo
2021
HJ
2.30-May 3, 2021
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Shizuoka International Athletics Meet, Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi
2020
HJ
2.31-Feb 23, 2020
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Estonian Indoor Championships
2019
HJ
2.35-Feb 2, 2019
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Indoor Meeting
2018
HJ
2.32-Jul 11, 2018
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Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro
2017
HJ
2.26-Feb 4, 2017
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Messehalle, Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
2016
HJ
2.25-Sep 25, 2016
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Tokyo (JPN)
2015
HJ
2.29-May 17, 2015
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Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
2014
HJ
2.31-May 11, 2014
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Tokyo (JPN)
2013
HJ
2.28-Sep 8, 2013
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Tokyo (JPN)
2012
HJ
2.22-Sep 10, 2012
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Tokyo (JPN)
2011
HJ
2.22-Jun 12, 2011
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Kumagaya (JPN)
2010
HJ
2.24-Oct 17, 2010
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Nagoya (JPN)
2009
HJ
2.23-Oct 5, 2009
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Niigata (JPN)
2008
HJ
2.16-May 17, 2008
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Chiba (JPN)

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Oct 1Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2023, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata

2021

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.28-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
HJ
2.24-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
HJ
2.24-Aug 1The XXXII Olympic Games
HJ
2.28-Jul 30The XXXII Olympic Games
HJ
2.30-Jun 24105th Japan Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
HJ
2.30-May 9"READY STEADY TOKYO - Athletics"
HJ
2.30-May 3Shizuoka International Athletics Meet, Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi
HJ
2.20-Apr 172nd University of Tsukuba Competition, University Stadium, Tsukuba
HJ
2.24-Mar 18104th Japan Indoor Championships
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Honours

🥇

105th Japan Championships

High Jump

2021
🥇

104th Japan Indoor Championships

High Jump

2021
🥉

Asian Athletics Championships

High Jump

2019
🥇

103rd Japan Championships

High Jump

2019
🥉

Asian Athletics Championships

High Jump

2019
🥉

Jakarta Asian Games

High Jump

2018
🥇

Niigata Japanese Championships

High Jump

2015
5

Incheon Asian Games

High Jump

2014
🥇

Japanese Championships

High Jump

2011
5

Kobe Asian Championships

High Jump

2011
5

Kobe Asian Championships

High Jump

2011
🥉

IAAF World Junior Championships

High Jump

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Naoto Tobe's High Jump personal best?

Naoto Tobe's High Jump personal best is 2.35, set on Feb 2, 2019 in Messehalle, Karlsruhe (GER) (i), #76 on the all-time list.

Which events does Naoto Tobe compete in?

Naoto Tobe competes in the High Jump.

How did Naoto Tobe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2.16, set on May 17, 2026 in ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN). Last competition: Folksam Grand Prix Karlstad on Jul 8, 2026, 2.05.