Nozomi Tanaka is a Japanese middle and long-distance runner born on September 4, 1999, in Ono, Japan. She is the current Japanese record holder in the women's 1000 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres, and 5000 metres, establishing herself as the greatest female distance runner in Japanese history.
Tanaka also holds Asian Area indoor records in the 1000 metres, 3000 metres, and 5000 metres. She represented Japan at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in the 5000 metres and competed in both the 1500 metres and 5000 metres at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In November 2024, she signed up for the inaugural season of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track league.
As the holder of multiple Japanese and Asian records, Tanaka has transformed the landscape of Japanese women's distance running. Her Grand Slam Track signing reflects her status as one of Asia's premier distance runners with global appeal.
As of Sep 16, 2026: 5000 m 14:29.18 (#42 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:33.52, 2026 season best 14:58.35 (Aug 22, 2026, Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: 62° Palio Città della Quercia, Sep 8, 2026, 4:03.00 · Area record (3000 Metres Short Track) · 27 years old
Nozomi Tanaka's 5000 m personal best is 14:29.18, set on Sep 8, 2023 in Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL), #42 on the all-time list.
Which events does Nozomi Tanaka compete in?
Nozomi Tanaka competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Nozomi Tanaka perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 14:58.35, set on Aug 22, 2026 in Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN). Last competition: 62° Palio Città della Quercia on Sep 8, 2026, 4:03.00.
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