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Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu

Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateAug 31, 1997
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Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 31, 1997. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:08.14 in the 800m, 4:16.83 in the 1500m, 4:43.70 in the Mile, 8:58.86 in the 3000m and 15:41.66 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
3000 m
8:58.86
5000 m
15:41.66
2018 season best
2:57.16
Jul 4, 2018 · Abashiri (JPN)
2018 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 27, 2026: 3000 m 8:58.86, 5000 m 15:41.66, 2018 season best 2:57.16 (Jul 4, 2018, Abashiri (JPN)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 29 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:08.14
4:16.83
Mile
4:43.70
8:58.86
15:41.66
3000m-short-track
10:10.73
1000m
2:57.16
mile-short-track
4:43.70
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
1000m
2:57.16-Jul 4, 2018-Abashiri (JPN)
2018
1500m
4:16.83-May 5, 2018
↑
Nobeoka (JPN)
2018
5000m
15:41.66-May 5, 2018-Nobeoka (JPN)
2017
1500m
4:22.87-Apr 23, 2017
↑
Kobe (JPN)
2017
Mile
5:14.43-Jan 14, 2017
↓
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2016
800m
2:10.93-May 13, 2016
↓
Provo, UT (USA)
2016
1500m
4:18.20-May 20, 2016
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2016
mile-short-track
4:43.70-Jan 29, 2016-Portland, OR (USA) (i)
2016
Mile
4:43.70-Jan 29, 2016
↓
Portland, OR (USA) (i)
2016
3000m
8:58.86-Aug 2, 2016
↑
Okayama (JPN)
2016
3000m-short-track
10:10.73-Feb 5, 2016-New York, NY (USA) (i)
2015
800m
2:08.14-May 3, 2015
↓
Fukuroi (JPN)
2015
1500m
4:17.89-Jul 12, 2015
↑
Kitami (JPN)
2015
3000m
9:17.38-Aug 2, 2015
↑
Wakayama (JPN)
2014
8x100Metre
1:54.17-Aug 26, 2014-Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
2014
3000m
9:01.58-Aug 24, 2014
↑
Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
2013
3000m
9:08.22-Aug 3, 2013
↑
Oita (JPN)

2018

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:31.93-Oct 20Yokohama 266th Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
1000m
2:57.16-Jul 4Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
1500m
4:31.84-Jun 24Japan Championships
1500m
4:31.84-Jun 22Japan Championships
1500m
4:29.93-May 19Kumagaya East Japan Corporate Teams Championships, Kumagaya
5000m
15:41.66-May 5Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
1500m
4:16.83-May 5Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
16:18.66-Apr 21Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
1500m
4:22.50-Apr 7Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.87-Apr 23Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Mile
5:14.43-Jan 14Seattle UW Preview, Seattle, WA (i)

2016

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:58.86-Aug 2Okayama
3000m
9:08.89-Aug 1Okayama
1500m
4:24.43-Jun 12Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event
1500m
4:18.20-May 20Los Angeles Hoka One One Middle Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA
800m
2:10.93-May 13Provo BYU Cougar Invitational, Provo, UT
1500m
4:21.74-May 6Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR
1500m
4:24.86-May 1Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m
10:09.72-Apr 2Albuquerque Don Kirby Tailwind Open, Albuquerque, NM
3000m-short-track
10:10.73-Feb 5New York Armory Track Invitational, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track
4:43.70-Jan 29Portland USA High Performance Meet, Portland, OR (i)
mile-short-track
4:53.26-Jan 15Portland USA High Performance Meet, Portland, OR (i)

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:17.38-Aug 2Wakayama Japanese High School Championships, Wakayama
3000m
9:23.68-Aug 1Wakayama Japanese High School Championships, Wakayama
1500m
4:17.89-Jul 12Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
800m
2:08.14-May 3Fukuroi Shizuoka International Meeting, Fukuroi
1500m
4:19.90-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2014

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:17.18-Oct 22Nagasaki - U19 Events
8x100Metre
1:54.17-Aug 26Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
3000m
9:01.58-Aug 24Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
3000m
9:01.58-Aug 22Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
3000m
9:08.01-Aug 22Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
3000m
9:08.01-Aug 20Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
3000m
9:02.85-Jul 24IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000m
9:02.85-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000m
10:15.52-May 22Bangkok Youth Olympic Games Qualification, Bangkok
3000m
9:13.23-Apr 29Hiroshima Oda Memorial, Hiroshima - U20 Events

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:08.22-Aug 3Oita Japanese High School Championships, Oita

Honours

4

IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres

2014
🥇

Nanjing Youth Olympic Games

3000 Metres

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu's 3000 m personal best?

Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu's 3000 m personal best is 8:58.86, set on Aug 2, 2016 in Okayama (JPN).

Which events does Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu compete in?

Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 2:57.16, set on Jul 4, 2018 in Abashiri (JPN).

How many medals has Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu won?

Nozomi Musembi Takamatsu has won 1 Olympic Games medal.