Rihito Arai
- Born
- Jan 3, 2008 (18 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road
Rihito Arai is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on January 3, 2008. He competes primarily in the 3000m-short-track, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.
His personal bests include 13:30.45 in the 3000m-short-track, 49:44 in the 10Kilometr and 22:49.90 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road49:44
2026 season best49:44Jan 1, 2026 · Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo
Last competitionNew Year Race Walk in TokyoJan 1, 2026 · 49:44
As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 49:44, 2026 season best 49:44 (Jan 1, 2026, Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: New Year Race Walk in Tokyo, Jan 1, 2026, 49:44 · 18 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000m-short-trackIse 202413:30.457 pts–
10KilometrTokyo 202649:44–
5000m-short-trackAomori 202422:49.9014 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 49:44 | – | Jan 1, 2026 | New Year Race Walk in Tokyo |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 13:37.73 | – | Oct 17, 2025 | 19th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2025 | 3Kilometre | 13:37.73 | – | Oct 18, 2025 | 19th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 51:27 | – | Jan 1, 2025 | New Year Race Walk in Tokyo 2025, Tokyo |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 13:30.45 | – | Oct 18, 2024 | 18th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2024 | 3Kilometre | 13:30.45 | – | Oct 19, 2024 | 18th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 22:49.90 | – | Sep 29, 2024 | 29th Tohoku High School Rookies' Championships |