Risako Watanabe

JapanJapanActive
Born
May 11, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
1500 m

Risako Watanabe is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on May 11, 2007. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:40.02 in the 1500m, 9:39.05 in the 3000m and 16:49.70 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 1500 m4:40.02
2026 season best4:40.02May 14, 2026 · Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
Last competitionJapanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, ShizuokaOct 3, 2026 · 17:12.07

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:40.02, 2026 season best 4:40.02 (May 14, 2026, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Japanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka, Oct 3, 2026, 17:12.07 · 19 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOsaka 2026Japan 1500 m all-time list4:40.02906 pts–
3000mYokohama 2025Japan 3000 m all-time list9:39.05979 pts–
5000mOsaka 2026Japan 5000 m all-time list16:49.70961 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:40.02–May 14, 2026The 103rd Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships
20265000m 16:49.70–Jun 21, 2026The 79th West-Japan Inter-Unversity Track& Field Championships
20251500m 4:41.00–Jun 13, 2025Kanto High School Championships, Kanseki Stadium, Utsunomiya - South Kanto
20253000m 9:39.05–Oct 5, 202517th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20241500m 4:43.42–Oct 19, 202428th Kanto High School Rookies' Championships
20243000m 10:02.51–Oct 20, 202428th Kanto High School Rookies' Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Risako Watanabe's 1500 m personal best is 4:40.02, set on May 14, 2026 in Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN).

Risako Watanabe competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:40.02, set on May 14, 2026 in Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Japanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka on Oct 3, 2026, 17:12.07.