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Ryoko Sakakura

Ryoko Sakakura

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateMay 9, 1976
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Ryoko Sakakura is a Japan race walker, born on May 9, 1976. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:30:16 in the 20kmW, 21:36 in the 5Kilometre, 45:07 in the 10Kilometr and 21:23.10 in the 5000m-short-track. She has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:30:16
5000 Metres Short Track
21:23.10
2008 season best
1:32:58
Jan 27, 2008
2008 season best
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:30:16, 5000 Metres Short Track 21:23.10, 2008 season best 1:32:58 (Jan 27, 2008) · 50 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:30:16
5Kilometre
21:36
10Kilometr
45:07
5000m-short-track
21:23.10

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
20kmW
1:32:58-Jan 27, 2008
↑
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2007
5000m-short-track
21:23.10-Apr 15, 2007--
2007
20kmW
1:30:16-Jan 28, 2007
↑
-
2006
5Kilometre
21:36-Sep 30, 2006
↑
-
2006
10Kilometr
45:07-Sep 9, 2006
↑
-
2006
20kmW
1:31:43-Nov 5, 2006
↑
-
2005
10Kilometr
47:59-Oct 26, 2005
↑
-
2005
20kmW
1:34:04-Apr 17, 2005
↑
-
2004
20kmW
1:32:16-Jan 25, 2004
↑
-
2003
5Kilometre
22:01-Oct 29, 2003
↑
-
2003
20kmW
1:32:43-Nov 2, 2003
↑
-
1999
20kmW
1:46:17-May 2, 1999
↑
Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1997
10Kilometr
45:14-Apr 19, 1997
↑
Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:32:58-Jan 27-
20kmW
1:32:58-Jan 27Japanese Race Walking Championships, Kobe

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
5000m-short-track
21:23.10-Apr 15Tama
20kmW
1:30:16-Jan 28Japanese Race Walking Championships, Kobe
20kmW
1:30:16-Jan 28-

2006

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:33:19-Dec 7-
20kmW
1:33:19-Dec 7Doha Asian Games, Doha
20kmW
1:31:43-Nov 5-
20kmW
1:31:43-Nov 5Takahata
5Kilometre
21:36-Sep 30Oita All-Japan Corporate Team Championships, Oita
20kmW
1:32:36-Sep 17-
10Kilometr
45:07-Sep 9Kobe National Sports Festival, Kobe
20kmW
1:32:33-Apr 16-
20kmW
1:32:33-Apr 16Wajima Asian Race Walking Championships, Wajima
20kmW
1:35:19-Jan 29Kobe Japanese Race Walking, Kobe

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
47:59-Oct 26Okayama Kokutai National Sports Festival, Okayama
20kmW
1:49:48-Sep 2Incheon Asian Championships, Incheon
20kmW
1:34:04-Apr 17Wajima
20kmW
1:36:20-Jan 30Japanese Race Walking Championships, Kobe

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:39:07-May 23Kunshan IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Kunshan
20kmW
1:36:59-Apr 11Wajima
20kmW
1:32:16-Jan 25Japanese Race Walking Championships, Kobe
20kmW
1:32:16-Jan 25-

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:32:43-Nov 2Takahata
20kmW
1:32:43-Nov 2-
5Kilometre
22:01-Oct 29Fukuroi
20kmW
1:38:00-Aug 24IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:38:00-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:33:34-Jan 28-
20kmW
1:33:34-Jan 28Japanese Race Walking Championships, Kobe

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:46:17-May 2Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:46:17-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:33:43-Jan 31-

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
45:14-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

Honours

🥇

Japanese Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
🥈

Doha Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
6

Incheon Asian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
🥇

Japanese Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ryoko Sakakura's 20 km race walk personal best?

Ryoko Sakakura's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:30:16, set on Jan 28, 2007 in Kobe (JPN).

Which events does Ryoko Sakakura compete in?

Ryoko Sakakura competes in the 20 km race walk and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ryoko Sakakura perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:32:58, set on Jan 27, 2008.