Rui Akazawa
- Born
- Jun 13, 2007 (19 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put (6kg)
Rui Akazawa is a Japan thrower, born on June 13, 2007. He competes primarily in the SP, ShotPut(6k and HammerThro.
His personal bests include 15.29 in the SP, 17.63 in the ShotPut(6k and 54.90 in the HammerThro. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · Shot Put (6kg)17.63
2026 season best15.29Apr 24, 2026 · Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
Last competitionAll Japan University Track & Field ChallengeApr 24, 2026 · 15.29
As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put (6kg) 17.63, 2026 season best 15.29 (Apr 24, 2026, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (JPN)) · Last competition: All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Apr 24, 2026, 15.29 · 19 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
ShotPut(6kShizuoka 202517.63–
HammerThroHiroshima 202554.90–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 15.29 | – | Apr 24, 2026 | All Japan University Track & Field Challenge |
| 2025 | SP | 15.20 | – | Aug 24, 2025 | 79th Chugoku Regional Track and Field Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi |
| 2025 | ShotPut(6k | 17.63 | – | Sep 28, 2025 | Japanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka |
| 2025 | HammerThro | 54.90 | – | Jun 20, 2025 | The 78th Chugoku High School Track and Field Championships, Edion Stadium, Hiroshima |
| 2024 | ShotPut(6k | 13.81 | – | May 4, 2024 | Kagawa Athletics Championships |