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Riku Kaneko

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Birth dateMar 15, 2005
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Riku Kaneko is a Japan race walker, born on March 15, 2005. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:26:44 in the 20kmW, 48:23 in the 10Kilometr, 19:58.23 in the 5000m-short-track, 39:22.02 in the 10,000Metr and 1:26:52 in the HalfMarath. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Half Marathon Race Walk
1:26:52
10,000 Metres Short Track
39:22.02
2026 season best
1:24:14
Mar 15, 2026 · Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
Sep 5, 2026 · DQ
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Half Marathon Race Walk 1:26:52, 10,000 Metres Short Track 39:22.02, 2026 season best 1:24:14 (Mar 15, 2026, Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN)) · Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Sep 5, 2026, DQ · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:26:44
48:23
19:58.23
39:22.02
1:26:52

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
39:35.39-May 21, 2026
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The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
2026
HalfMarath
1:24:14-Mar 15, 2026
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Asian Race Walking Championships
2025
5000m-short-track
19:58.23-Apr 12, 2025-The University of Tokyo 6th Race Walking Challenge Games
2025
10,000Metr
39:22.02-Apr 26, 2025
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All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
2025
10Kilometr
40:22.37-Apr 5, 2025
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61st Four University Inter-College Track and Field Tournament, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - Open Event
2025
20kmW
1:26:44-Feb 16, 2025
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Japenese 20km Race Walking Championships
2025
HalfMarath
1:28:25-Oct 26, 2025
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62nd All Japan Race Walking Takahata 2025
2024
10,000Metr
41:29.35-May 11, 2024
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The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
2024
10Kilometr
41:30.01-Jun 15, 2024
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All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
2024
20kmW
1:28:51-Mar 17, 2024
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48th All Japan Race Walking, Nomi
2023
10,000Metr
44:52.39-Sep 23, 2023
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34th Kanto University Rookies Athletics Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
2022
10Kilometr
48:23-Mar 20, 2022
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46th All Japan Race Walking

2026

6 performances

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HalfMarath
1:28:25-Oct 2662nd All Japan Race Walking Takahata 2025
10Kilometr
43:40.97-Jul 19HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri
10,000Metr
43:40.97-Jul 19HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri
10,000Metr
39:52.47-Jun 794th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
39:52.47-Jun 594th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
DNF-May 8The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
10,000Metr
39:22.02-Apr 26All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
10Kilometr
39:22.02-Apr 25All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
5000m-short-track
19:58.23-Apr 12The University of Tokyo 6th Race Walking Challenge Games
20kmW
19:58.23-Apr 12The University of Tokyo 6th Race Walking Challenge Games
10,000Metr
40:22.37-Apr 561st Four University Inter-College Track and Field Tournament, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - Open Event
10Kilometr
40:22.37-Apr 561st Four University Inter-College Track and Field Tournament, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - Open Event
20kmW
1:26:44-Feb 16Japenese 20km Race Walking Championships
20kmW
DQ-Jan 1New Year Race Walk in Tokyo 2025, Tokyo

2024

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Oct 2761st All Japan Race Walking
10Kilometr
41:30.01-Jun 15All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
10,000Metr
41:30.01-Jun 14All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
10Kilometr
41:30.01-Jun 14All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
10,000Metr
41:29.35-May 11The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10Kilometr
41:29.35-May 9The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10,000Metr
41:41.88-Apr 1460th Four University Inter-College Track and Field Tournament
10Kilometr
41:41.88-Apr 1460th Four University Inter-College Track and Field Tournament
20kmW
1:28:51-Mar 1748th All Japan Race Walking, Nomi
20kmW
DQ-Feb 18107th Japanese Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:27:15-Jan 172nd New Year Race Walk in Tokyo 2024

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
48:23-Mar 2046th All Japan Race Walking

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Riku Kaneko's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best?

Riku Kaneko's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best is 1:26:52, set on Feb 15, 2026 in Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN).

Which events does Riku Kaneko compete in?

Riku Kaneko competes in the Half Marathon Race Walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Riku Kaneko perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:24:14, set on Mar 15, 2026 in Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN). Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Sep 5, 2026, DQ.