Riku Sano
- Born
- Mar 4, 2008 (18 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · 3000 Metres Short Track
Riku Sano is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on March 4, 2008. He competes primarily in the 3000m-short-track, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.
His personal bests include 12:38.53 in the 3000m-short-track, 44:26 in the 10Kilometr and 21:42.64 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road44:26
2026 season best44:26Feb 15, 2026 · Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track12:38.53
Last competition50th ALL JAPAN Nomi Race Walk high school RaceMar 15, 2026 · DQ
As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 44:26, 3000 Metres Short Track 12:38.53, 2026 season best 44:26 (Feb 15, 2026, Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe (JPN)) · Last competition: 50th ALL JAPAN Nomi Race Walk high school Race, Mar 15, 2026, DQ · 18 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000m-short-trackIse 202512:38.5355 pts–
10KilometrKobe 202644:26–
5000m-short-trackOkazaki 202521:42.6455 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 44:26 | – | Feb 15, 2026 | Japanese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 12:38.53 | – | Oct 17, 2025 | 19th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2025 | 3Kilometre | 12:38.53 | – | Oct 18, 2025 | 19th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track | 21:42.64 | – | May 25, 2025 | 79th Aichi Inter High School Track and Field Athletic Meet and National Sports Athlete Selection |
| 2025 | 20kmW | 22:17.85 | – | Jul 13, 2025 | 84th Aichi Athletics Championships and National Sports Athlete Selection, Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 13:02.06 | – | Oct 18, 2024 | 18th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2024 | 3Kilometre | 13:02.06 | – | Oct 19, 2024 | 18th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 22:07.48 | – | Oct 26, 2024 | Tokai High School Newcomer Championship |