Nene Kitano

JapanJapanActive
Born
Dec 16, 2004 (21 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 5000 m

Nene Kitano is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on December 16, 2004. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:18.29 in the 800m, 4:25.52 in the 1500m, 9:35.64 in the 3000m, 16:08.39 in the 5000m and 1:14:03 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:14:03
2026 season best1:14:03Jan 25, 2026 · Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka
Personal best · 5000 m16:08.39
Last competition95th Japan Inter-University Athletics ChampionshipsSep 5, 2026 · 4:36.53

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:14:03, 5000 m 16:08.39, 2026 season best 1:14:03 (Jan 25, 2026, Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Sep 5, 2026, 4:36.53 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mFukuoka 2021Japan 800 m all-time list2:18.29858 pts––
1500mOita 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list4:25.521,010 pts––
3000mKitakyushu 2020Japan 3000 m all-time list9:35.64990 pts––
5000mKitakyushu 2022Japan 5000 m all-time list16:08.391,035 pts––
SemiOsaka 2026Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:14:031,048 pts–#674

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:36.53–Sep 5, 202695th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
20265000m 17:35.44–Mar 21, 2026the second ICAAK track and field game
2026CrossCount 38:11–Feb 21, 202618th Asian Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km
2026Semi 1:14:03–Jan 25, 2026Osaka Half Marathon
20251500m 4:29.91–Sep 12, 2025The 78th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Athletc Championships
20255000m 16:44.20–Nov 29, 202519th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2025Semi 1:17:45–Mar 16, 202546th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon, Matsue
20241500m 4:36.91–Jul 6, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nene Kitano's Half Marathon personal best is 1:14:03, set on Jan 25, 2026 in Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN).

Nene Kitano competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 1:14:03, set on Jan 25, 2026 in Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN). Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Sep 5, 2026, 4:36.53.