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Satoru Tanigawa

Satoru Tanigawa

JPNJPNMen
Birth dateJul 5, 1972
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Satoru Tanigawa is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Satoru Tanigawa established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Satoru Tanigawa's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Satoru Tanigawa's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Satoru Tanigawa against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Satoru Tanigawa's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Satoru Tanigawa's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Satoru Tanigawa's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Key facts
110 m hurdles
13.39
60 m hurdles
7.82
2008 season best
14.32
Jun 27, 2008 · Kawasaki (JPN)
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 110 m hurdles 13.39 (#305 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.82, 2008 season best 14.32 (Jun 27, 2008, Kawasaki (JPN)) · 54 years old

PB

Personal bests

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
110mH
14.32-1.3Jun 27, 2008
Kawasaki (JPN)
2007
110mH
13.84+2.0Jul 15, 2007
Sapporo (JPN)
2006
110mH
14.06+0.1Jul 1, 2006
Kobe (JPN)
2006
200m
21.74+0.5May 28, 2006
Hachioji (JPN)
2005
60mH
8.02-Feb 19, 2005
Yokohama (JPN) (i)
2005
110mH
13.61+1.0Jun 4, 2005
Tokyo (JPN)
2005
200m
21.11+2.8Sep 24, 2005
Marugame (JPN)
2004
110mH
13.39+1.5Aug 24, 2004
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
110mH
13.60+0.6Nov 2, 2003
Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
2002
110mH
13.78+0.7Sep 29, 2002
Fukuchiyama (JPN)
2001
110mH
13.73+1.2Jun 9, 2001
Tokyo (JPN)
2000
60mH
7.82-Feb 6, 2000
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
2000
110mH
13.58+2.1Apr 29, 2000
Toyama (JPN)
1999
110mH
13.55+0.6Aug 15, 1999
Toyama (JPN)
1998
110mH
13.76+1.1Oct 2, 1998
Kumamoto (JPN)
1997
110mH
13.86+0.0May 24, 1997
Tokyo (JPN)

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
14.32-1.3Jun 27Japanese Championships, Kawasaki

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.84+2.0Jul 15Sapporo
110mH
14.00+0.0Jun 30Japanese Championships, Osaka
110mH
14.01+0.0Jun 30Japanese Championships, Osaka
110mH
13.98+1.6Jun 29Japanese Championships

2006

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
14.06+0.1Jul 1Japanese Championships, Kobe
110mH
14.18+0.7Jun 30Japanese Championships, Kobe
200m
21.74+0.5May 28Hachioji
110mH
14.27+1.2May 6Osaka 2006 IAAF World Athletics Tour, Osaka
110mH
14.22+0.9Apr 29Hiroshima Oda Mikio Memorial, Hiroshima

2005

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.95-0.8Oct 26Okayama Kokutai National Sports Festival, Okayama
110mH
14.06-1.3Oct 26Okayama Kokutai National Sports Festival, Okayama
110mH
13.82+1.5Sep 25Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
110mH
14.10+0.7Sep 25Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
200m
21.52+1.3Sep 24Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
200m
21.71+0.4Sep 24Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
200m
21.11+2.8Sep 24Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
110mH
13.98+0.6Sep 19Yokohama SEIKO Super Meet, Yokohama
110mH
14.16-0.1Sep 17Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai
110mH
14.25-2.8Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
110mH
14.25-2.8Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
110mH
13.78-1.0Jul 17Lignano Meeting Sport Solidarietá, Lignano
110mH
13.89+0.4Jul 13Nuoro Memorial Paolo Delogu, Nuoro
110mH
14.31+0.0Jul 11Zagreb IAAF Grand Prix, Zagreb
110mH
13.61+1.0Jun 4Japanese Championships, Tokyo
110mH
13.80-0.4Jun 3Japanese Championships
110mH
14.07+0.0Jun 2Japanese Championships, Tokyo
110mH
13.82+0.0May 14Hitachinaka East Japan Corporate Ch., Hitachinaka
110mH
13.77+1.1May 7Osaka IAAF Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
110mH
13.77+1.2Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
110mH
13.90+0.3Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
60mH
8.02-Feb 19Yokohama (i)

2004

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
14.16-1.0Oct 10Yamaguchi
110mH
13.96-0.2Sep 26Niigata Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Niigata
110mH
13.60+0.3Sep 26Niigata Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Niigata
110mH
13.70+0.0Aug 25The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
110mH
13.39+1.5Aug 24The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
110mH
13.70-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
110mH
13.39+1.5Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
110mH
13.67-0.6Jul 11Sapporo Nanbu Chuhei Memorial, Sapporo
110mH
13.67+0.9Jun 4Japanese Championships, Tottori
110mH
13.77+1.9Jun 4Japanese Championships, Tottori
110mH
13.53-0.4May 15Utsunomiya
110mH
13.72-1.2May 8Osaka IAAF Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
110mH
13.84+1.3May 5Mito International Meeting, Mito
110mH
13.68+1.2May 1Tokyo
110mH
13.71+1.1May 1Tokyo
110mH
13.59+0.4Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
110mH
13.84+0.5Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
110mH
13.72+0.5Apr 11Ageo
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Honours

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Japanese Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

2005
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Japanese Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

2003
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Busan Asian Games

110 Metres Hurdles

2002
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Japanese Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

2002
5

Bangkok Asian Games

110 Metres Hurdles

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Satoru Tanigawa's 110 m hurdles personal best?

Satoru Tanigawa's 110 m hurdles personal best is 13.39, set on Aug 24, 2004 in Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE), #305 on the all-time list.

Which events does Satoru Tanigawa compete in?

Satoru Tanigawa competes in the 110 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

How did Satoru Tanigawa perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 14.32, set on Jun 27, 2008 in Kawasaki (JPN).