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Osamu Nara

Osamu Nara

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Birth dateJan 9, 1971
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Osamu Nara is a Japan long-distance runner, born on January 9, 1971. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:52.72 in the 5000m, 28:24.25 in the 10000m, 1:02:06 in the Semi, 2:17:20 in the Marathon and 8:35.01 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 Miles Road
46:28
Half Marathon
1:02:06
2007 season best
30:13.42
May 26, 2007
2007 season best
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 10 Miles Road 46:28, Half Marathon 1:02:06, 2007 season best 30:13.42 (May 26, 2007) · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
10000m
30:13.42-May 26, 2007
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2007
Marathon
2:17:20-Mar 4, 2007
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2006
10000m
29:09.15-Nov 26, 2006
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2005
10000m
28:51.93-May 14, 2005
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2004
Semi
1:04:11-Jul 4, 2004
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2004
Marathon
2:19:24-Aug 29, 2004
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2003
5000m
13:52.72-May 18, 2003--
2003
10000m
29:10.61-Jun 25, 2003
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2003
Semi
1:02:54-Mar 9, 2003
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2002
10000m
29:52.06-Nov 27, 2002
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2002
Semi
1:04:10-Jul 7, 2002
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2002
30Kilometr
1:32:06-Feb 17, 2002--
2002
Marathon
2:20:18-Apr 15, 2002
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2001
10000m
28:47.29-Nov 28, 2001
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2000
10MilesRoa
48:13-Feb 11, 2000
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2000
Semi
1:04:10-Jul 2, 2000
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2000
Marathon
2:19:50-Mar 5, 2000
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1999
10000m
29:29.92-Apr 25, 1999
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1999
10MilesRoa
47:52-Dec 12, 1999
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1999
Semi
1:02:37-Jan 15, 1999
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1998
10000m
28:33.48-Oct 3, 1998
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1998
CrossCount
38:15-Feb 15, 1998
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1998
10MilesRoa
46:28-Dec 13, 1998
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1998
Semi
1:02:21-Sep 27, 1998
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Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1997
CrossCount
37:11-Feb 16, 1997
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1997
Semi
1:02:06-Oct 4, 1997
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Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1996
3000mSt
8:35.01-Jun 8, 1996--
1996
10000m
28:24.25-Apr 21, 1996
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1995
CrossCount
36:10-Mar 25, 1995
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1994
10MilesRoa
46:59-Feb 11, 1994
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1990
CrossCount
24:02-Mar 25, 1990
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1989
CrossCount
27:12-Mar 19, 1989
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2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:13.42-May 26Yokohama
Marathon
2:17:20-Mar 4Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:09.15-Nov 26Yokohama

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:51.93-May 14Hitachinaka East Japan Corporate Ch., Hitachinaka

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:24-Aug 29Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
Semi
1:04:11-Jul 4Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

2003

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:13.40-Nov 29Hachioji
10000m
29:10.61-Jun 25Fukagawa
5000m
13:52.72-May 18Sendai
10000m
29:31.3HT-Apr 29Yokohama
10000m
29:42.28-Apr 19Yokohama
Semi
1:02:54-Mar 9Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:52.06-Nov 27Hachioji
Semi
1:04:10-Jul 7Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:20:18-Apr 15Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
30Kilometr
1:32:06-Feb 17Ohme 30 km, Ohme

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:47.29-Nov 28Hachioji

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:10-Jul 2Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:19:50-Mar 5Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu
10MilesRoa
48:13-Feb 11Himeji Castle Road Race, Himeji

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:52-Dec 12Kosa 10 miles, Kosa
Semi
1:03:25-Jul 18Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
29:29.92-Apr 25Kobe
Semi
1:03:37-Mar 14Kyoto Half Marathon, Kyoto
Semi
1:02:37-Jan 15Tokyo Half Marathon, Tokyo

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
46:28-Dec 13Kosa
10000m
28:33.48-Oct 3Konosu
Semi
1:02:21-Sep 27Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:04:06-Jun 28Half Marathon, Sapporo
Semi
1:02:22-Mar 15Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
CrossCount
38:15-Feb 1533rd Chiba International Cross Country, Chiba

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:06-Oct 4Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
CrossCount
37:11-Feb 1632nd CHIBA INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY, Chiba

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.01-Jun 8Japanese Championships, Osaka
3000mSt
8:39.71-May 6Mito
10000m
28:24.25-Apr 21Kobe

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:10-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
46:59-Feb 11Himeji Castle, Himeji

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:02-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Aix-les-Bains

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
27:12-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Osamu Nara's 10 Miles Road personal best?

Osamu Nara's 10 Miles Road personal best is 46:28, set on Dec 13, 1998 in Kosa (JPN).

Which events does Osamu Nara compete in?

Osamu Nara competes in the 10 Miles Road and Half Marathon.

How did Osamu Nara perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 30:13.42, set on May 26, 2007.