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Risa Shigetomo

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Risa Shigetomo

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateAug 29, 1987
BirthplaceBizen, Japan
Height1.68 m
Weight50 kg

Risa Shigetomo (重友 梨佐, Shigetomo Risa; born 29 August 1987 in Bizen) is a Japanese long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 78th with a time of 2:40:06.

She finished in 14th place in the marathon at the 2015 World Championship with a time of 2:32:37. Her personal best is 2:23:23, set in Osaka in 2012, while she was winning the 2012 Osaka marathon.

She won the Osaka Marathon again in 2017, in a time of 2:24:22. Winning the Osaka Marathon earned her a place on Japan's 2017 World Championship team.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:23
#314 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
32:38
2017 season best
2:24:22
Jan 29, 2017 · Osaka (JPN)
2017 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Aug 6, 2017 · 2:36:03
IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:23:23 (#314 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:38, 2017 season best 2:24:22 (Jan 29, 2017, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 6, 2017, 2:36:03 · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Semi
1:14:38-Jul 2, 2017
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2017
Marathon
2:24:22-Jan 29, 2017
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2016
10000m
34:05.47-May 21, 2016
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2016
Semi
1:11:47-Dec 23, 2016
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2016
Marathon
2:30:40-Jan 31, 2016
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2015
Semi
1:13:26-May 10, 2015
↓
Sendai (JPN)
2015
Marathon
2:26:39-Jan 25, 2015
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2014
Marathon
2:58:45-Jan 26, 2014
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2013
Marathon
2:31:54-Nov 3, 2013
↑
New York, NY (USA)
2012
10Kilometr
33:21-May 27, 2012
↓
London (GBR)
2012
10000m
33:25.48=-May 19, 2012
↓
Miyoshi (JPN)
2012
Marathon
2:23:23-Jan 29, 2012
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2011
Semi
1:12:34-Sep 4, 2011
↓
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2011
Marathon
2:31:28-Apr 17, 2011
↑
London (GBR)
2010
5000m
15:45.80-Sep 25, 2010
↑
Niigata (JPN)
2010
10Kilometr
32:38-Dec 23, 2010
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2009
10Kilometr
33:32-Dec 23, 2009
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2009
10000m
33:46.44-May 16, 2009
↓
Miyoshi (JPN)
2009
Semi
1:13:28-Mar 15, 2009
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2008
10Kilometr
32:52-Dec 23, 2008
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2007
Semi
1:13:08-Mar 11, 2007
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2006
1500m
4:29.76-Oct 1, 2006
↓
Oita (JPN)
2006
3000m
9:24.17-Oct 1, 2006-Oita (JPN)
2006
5000m
16:35.06-Apr 29, 2006
↑
Hiroshima (JPN)
2006
10Kilometr
32:56-Dec 23, 2006
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2005
1500m
4:23.49-Oct 24, 2005
↓
Okayama (JPN)

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:03-Aug 6IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon
2:36:03-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Semi
1:14:38-Jul 2Hakodate Half Marathon, Hakodate
Marathon
2:24:22-Jan 29Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:47-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
10000m
34:05.47-May 21Hiroshima Chugoku Jitsugyodan Ch., Hiroshima
Marathon
2:30:40-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:37-Aug 30IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:32:37-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
Semi
1:13:26-May 10Sendai Half Marathon, Sendai
Marathon
2:26:39-Jan 25Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:58:45-Jan 26Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:54-Nov 3New York City Marathon, New York, NY

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:06-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon
2:40:06-Aug 5The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
10Kilometr
33:21-May 27London BUPA 10K, London
10000m
33:25.48-May 19Hiroshima Chugoku Jitsugyodan Ch., Hiroshima
Marathon
2:23:23-Jan 29Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:34-Sep 4Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
Semi
1:14:45-Jul 24Shibetsu Half Marathon, Shibetsu
Marathon
2:31:28-Apr 17London Marathon, London

2010

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:38-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo 10km, Okayama
5000m
15:50.43-Dec 1Kochi
5000m
16:10.65-Oct 9Marugame 2010 Nighter Time Trials, Marugame
5000m
16:05.87-Sep 25Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
5000m
15:45.80-Sep 25Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:32-Dec 23Okayama 10km, Okayama
10000m
33:46.44-May 16Miyoshi
Semi
1:13:28-Mar 15Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:52-Dec 23Okayama

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:08-Mar 11Yamaguchi Japanese Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:56-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Road Races, Okayama
3000m
9:24.17-Oct 1Oita All Japan Corporate Team Junior Championships, Oita
1500m
4:29.76-Oct 1Oita All-Japan Corporate Team Championships, Oita
5000m
16:35.06-Apr 29Hiroshima Oda Mikio Memorial, Hiroshima

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:23.49-Oct 24Okayama Kokutai National Junior Sports Festival, Okayama
1500m
4:25.90-Oct 23Okayama Kokutai National Junior Sports Festival, Okayama

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Risa Shigetomo's Marathon personal best?

Risa Shigetomo's Marathon personal best is 2:23:23, set on Jan 29, 2012 in Osaka (JPN), #314 on the all-time list.

Which events does Risa Shigetomo compete in?

Risa Shigetomo competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Risa Shigetomo perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 2:24:22, set on Jan 29, 2017 in Osaka (JPN). Last competition: IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London on Aug 6, 2017, 2:36:03.