Ryoko Obara

Ryoko Obara

JapanJapan
Born
Nov 9, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Ryoko Obara is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on November 9, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:27.06 in the 1500m, 9:26.43 in the 3000m, 16:11.00 in the 5000m, 1:16:00 in the Semi and 16:40 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m16:11.00
2021 season best16:18.33Jul 3, 2021 · Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu
2021 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:26.43

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:11.00, 3000 m 9:26.43, 2021 season best 16:18.33 (Jul 3, 2021, Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu (JPN)) · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNobeoka 2015Japan 1500 m all-time list4:27.06566 pts–
3000mKagoshima 2014Japan 3000 m all-time list9:26.43610 pts–
5000mMiyoshi 2020Japan 5000 m all-time list16:11.00611 pts–
SemiYamaguchi 2021Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:16:00630 pts–
5KilometreKosa 201616:40–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20215000m 16:18.33–Jul 3, 2021Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu (JPN)
2021Semi 1:16:00–Feb 14, 2021Yamaguchi (JPN)
20205000m 16:11.00–Sep 26, 2020Municipal Stadium, Miyoshi (JPN)
20193000m 9:38.54–Jul 9, 2019Fukagawa (JPN)
20195000m 16:19.33–Jul 13, 2019Shibetsu (JPN)
20185000m 16:18.55–Jul 7, 2018Kitami (JPN)
20173000m 9:42.18–Jul 2, 2017Shibetsu (JPN)
20161500m 4:39.03–May 7, 2016Nobeoka (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ryoko Obara's 5000 m personal best is 16:11.00, set on Sep 26, 2020 in Municipal Stadium, Miyoshi (JPN).

Ryoko Obara competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2021 season best: 16:18.33, set on Jul 3, 2021 in Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu (JPN).