Riko Obata

Born
Nov 15, 2007 (18 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Riko Obata is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on November 15, 2007. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000mSt.

Her personal bests include 4:46.12 in the 1500m, 10:14.32 in the 3000m, 11:30.23 in the 3000mSt and 7:30.08 in the 2000Metres. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:30.23
2025 season best11:30.23Jul 21, 2025 · Athletics Stadium, Nagaoka
Personal best · 3000 m10:14.32
Last competitionJapan Games, Athletic Stadium, HikoneOct 5, 2025 · 7:30.08

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:30.23, 3000 m 10:14.32, 2025 season best 11:30.23 (Jul 21, 2025, Athletics Stadium, Nagaoka (JPN)) · Last competition: Japan Games, Athletic Stadium, Hikone, Oct 5, 2025, 7:30.08 · 18 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNiigata 2025Japan 1500 m all-time list4:46.12864 pts–
3000mFukui 2024Japan 3000 m all-time list10:14.32871 pts–
2000MetresHikone 20257:30.08–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:46.12–May 29, 2025Niigata Pref High School meeting, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
20252000Metres 7:30.08–Oct 3, 2025Japan Games, Athletic Stadium, Hikone
20253000m 10:25.65–Jun 1, 2025Niigata Pref High School meeting, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
20253000mSt 11:30.23–Jul 21, 202579th Niigata Pref Championships
20241500m 4:50.05–Aug 24, 202468th Hokuriku area Athletics Championships
20243000m 10:14.32–Oct 27, 202429th Hokushinetsu High School Rookie Track & Field Competition
20231500m 4:46.96–Oct 27, 202328th Hokushinetsu High School Rookies' Meeting
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riko Obata's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:30.23, set on Jul 21, 2025 in Athletics Stadium, Nagaoka (JPN).

Riko Obata competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2025 season best: 11:30.23, set on Jul 21, 2025 in Athletics Stadium, Nagaoka (JPN). Last competition: Japan Games, Athletic Stadium, Hikone on Oct 5, 2025, 7:30.08.