Satoshi Irifune
JPNMenBirth dateDec 14, 1975
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Satoshi Irifune is a Japan long-distance runner, born on December 14, 1975. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:56.80 in the 3000m, 13:22.12 in the 5000m, 27:53.92 in the 10000m, 1:01:36 in the Semi and 2:09:23 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Key facts
Marathon
2:09:23
Age
50 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:53.92 (#961 all-time), Marathon 2:09:23, 2012 season best 29:23.86 (Apr 21, 2012, Kobe (JPN)) · 50 years old
PB
Personal bests
7:56.80
13:22.12
1:01:36
2:09:23
46:37
1:34:17
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10000m | 29:23.86 | - | Apr 21, 2012 | ↓ | Kobe (JPN) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:03:41 | - | Feb 5, 2012 | ↑ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 28:45.48 | - | Apr 24, 2011 | ↓ | Kobe (JPN) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:12:34 | - | Feb 27, 2011 | ↓ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 13:45.66 | - | Jun 14, 2010 | ↓ | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2010 | 10000m | 28:39.76 | - | Jun 20, 2010 | ↓ | Shibetsu (JPN) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:02:18 | - | Feb 7, 2010 | ↑ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:16:42 | - | Dec 5, 2010 | ↓ | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 13:42.91 | - | May 30, 2009 | ↓ | Nobeoka (JPN) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 28:27.72 | - | Nov 21, 2009 | ↓ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2009 | 30Kilometr | 1:34:17 | - | Feb 15, 2009 | - | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:14:54 | - | Aug 22, 2009 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2008 | 5000m | 13:45.80 | - | Jul 13, 2008 | ↓ | Kitakami (JPN) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 27:56.33 | - | May 4, 2008 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:03:36 | - | Jun 15, 2008 | ↑ | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:09:23 | - | Dec 7, 2008 | ↓ | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 13:36.18 | - | May 26, 2007 | ↓ | Nobeoka (JPN) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 28:26.72 | - | Jun 3, 2007 | ↓ | Kushiro (JPN) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:12:44 | - | Feb 18, 2007 | ↓ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 13:48.00 | - | Apr 29, 2006 | ↓ | Hiroshima (JPN) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 28:26.19 | - | May 3, 2006 | ↓ | Shizuoka (JPN) |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:10:47 | - | Feb 12, 2006 | ↓ | Tokyo International Marathon |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:48.8h | - | Apr 16, 2005 | ↓ | Kure (JPN) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 28:36.76 | - | Apr 24, 2005 | ↓ | Kobe (JPN) |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:02:13 | - | Mar 13, 2005 | ↑ | Yamaguchi (JPN) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:09:58 | - | Feb 6, 2005 | ↓ | Beppu (JPN) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 13:48.28 | - | Jun 6, 2004 | ↓ | Japanese Championships |
| 2004 | 10000m | 28:24.32 | - | Apr 30, 2004 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:11:37 | - | Feb 8, 2004 | ↓ | Tokyo International Marathon |
| 2003 | 3000m | 7:56.80 | - | Jun 18, 2003 | ↑ | Kushiro (JPN) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 13:36.20 | - | Jun 22, 2003 | ↓ | Abashiri (JPN) |
| 2003 | 10000m | 28:06.93 | - | Jun 25, 2003 | ↓ | Fukagawa (JPN) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:20:26 | - | Mar 2, 2003 | ↓ | Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon |
| 2002 | 5000m | 13:35.88 | - | Jul 20, 2002 | ↓ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2002 | 10000m | 28:28.72 | - | Nov 27, 2002 | ↓ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:11:26 | - | Mar 3, 2002 | ↓ | Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon |
| 2001 | 3000m | 8:14.95 | - | Jun 14, 2001 | ↑ | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 13:22.12 | - | Jul 14, 2001 | ↓ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2001 | 10000m | 27:53.92 | - | May 4, 2001 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:03:46 | - | Oct 7, 2001 | ↑ | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:40.57 | - | May 13, 2000 | ↓ | Osaka (JPN) |
| 2000 | 10000m | 27:58.57 | - | Nov 28, 2000 | ↓ | Hachioji (JPN) |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:06:08 | - | Nov 12, 2000 | ↑ | Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Veracruz |
| 1999 | 5000m | 13:40.59 | - | May 8, 1999 | ↓ | Osaka (JPN) |
| 1999 | 10000m | 28:02.99 | - | Apr 25, 1999 | ↓ | Kobe (JPN) |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 35:49 | - | Feb 21, 1999 | ↑ | - |
| 1999 | 10MilesRoa | 47:02 | - | Dec 12, 1999 | ↓ | Kosa (JPN) |
| 1999 | Semi | 1:04:14 | - | Mar 14, 1999 | ↑ | Yamaguchi (JPN) |
| 1998 | 5000m | 13:35.91 | - | May 23, 1998 | ↓ | Nobeoka (JPN) |
| 1998 | 4MilesRoad | 18:21 | - | Jun 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 1998 | 10000m | 28:29.26 | - | May 10, 1998 | ↓ | Kita-Kyushu (JPN) |
| 1998 | 10MilesRoa | 46:37 | - | Dec 13, 1998 | ↓ | Kosa (JPN) |
| 1997 | 5000m | 13:38.83 | - | Oct 5, 1997 | ↓ | Japanese Championships |
| 1997 | 10000m | 28:10.60 | - | May 10, 1997 | ↓ | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 37:18 | - | Feb 16, 1997 | ↑ | - |
| 1997 | 10MilesRoa | 46:40 | - | Dec 14, 1997 | ↓ | Kosa (JPN) |
| 1996 | 5000m | 13:42.70 | - | May 3, 1996 | ↓ | Numazu (JPN) |
2012
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:09:54 | - | Jul 1 | Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo |
10000m | 29:23.86 | - | Apr 21 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe |
Semi | 1:03:41 | - | Feb 5 | Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame |
2011
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:15:08 | - | Dec 4 | Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka |
10000m | 28:45.48 | - | Apr 24 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe - Elite Event |
Marathon | 2:12:34 | - | Feb 27 | Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo |
2010
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:16:42 | - | Dec 5 | Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka |
5000m | 14:14.88 | - | Sep 26 | Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama |
5000m | 13:48.22 | - | Jul 17 | Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri |
5000m | 14:17.85 | - | Jul 10 | Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro |
10000m | 28:39.76 | - | Jun 20 | Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu |
5000m | 13:45.66 | - | Jun 14 | Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo |
5000m | 13:51.46 | - | Jun 6 | Japanese Championships |
Marathon | 2:19:25 | - | Apr 25 | London Marathon |
Semi | 1:02:18 | - | Feb 7 | Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame |
2009
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:27.72 | - | Nov 21 | Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama |
Marathon | 2:14:54 | - | Aug 22 | IAAF World Championships |
Marathon | 2:14:54 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
10000m | 28:38.44 | - | Jul 11 | Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro |
5000m | 13:42.91 | - | May 30 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
10000m | 28:41.23 | - | Apr 26 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe |
30Kilometr | 1:34:17 | - | Feb 15 | Tokyo Ohme-Hochi Road Race, Tokyo |
2008
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:09:23 | - | Dec 7 | Fukuoka International Marathon, Fukuoka |
10000m | 28:28.86 | - | Jul 16 | Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro |
5000m | 13:45.80 | - | Jul 13 | Kitakami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitakami |
5000m | 13:47.60 | - | Jul 9 | Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri |
5000m | 13:55.17 | - | Jun 28 | Japanese Championships, Kawasaki |
10000m | 28:05.44 | - | Jun 26 | Japanese Championships, Kawasaki |
Semi | 1:03:36 | - | Jun 15 | Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo |
10000m | 27:56.33 | - | May 4 | Stanford Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
10000m | 28:32.36 | - | Apr 27 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe |
5000m | 13:57.32 | - | Apr 20 | Yokohama |
Marathon | 2:09:40 | - | Feb 17 | Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo |
2007
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:45.83 | - | Dec 2 | Yokohama |
Marathon | 2:14:54 | - | Sep 30 | Berlin Marathon |
10000m | 29:18.55 | - | Jun 30 | Japanese Championships, Osaka |
5000m | 13:49.00 | - | Jun 10 | Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri |
10000m | 28:26.72 | - | Jun 3 | Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro |
5000m | 13:36.18 | - | May 26 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
10000m | 28:56.94 | - | Apr 29 | Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima |
5000m | 13:56.94 | - | Apr 15 | Yokohama |
Marathon | 2:12:44 | - | Feb 18 | Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo |
2006
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:17:24 | - | Dec 10 | Doha Asian Games, Doha |
10000m | 29:10.26 | - | Jul 1 | Japanese Championships, Kobe |
5000m | 13:57.29 | - | Jun 7 | Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa |
5000m | 14:00.13 | - | Jun 3 | Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo |
5000m | 13:58.98 | - | May 27 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
10000m | 29:08.89 | - | May 20 | Sendai Kanto Corporation Ch., Sendai |
10000m | 28:26.19 | - | May 3 | Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka |
5000m | 13:48.00 | - | Apr 29 | Hiroshima Oda Mikio Memorial, Hiroshima |
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Honours
4
2006Doha Asian Games
Marathon
4
2006Tokyo International Marathon
Marathon
5
1998Fukuoka Asian Championships
5000 Metres
5
1998Fukuoka Asian Championships
5000 Metres
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1997Japanese Championships
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Satoshi Irifune's 10 000 m personal best?
Satoshi Irifune's 10 000 m personal best is 27:53.92, set on May 4, 2001 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #961 on the all-time list.
Which events does Satoshi Irifune compete in?
Satoshi Irifune competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.
How did Satoshi Irifune perform in 2012?
2012 season best: 29:23.86, set on Apr 21, 2012 in Kobe (JPN).