Sayo Imanishi

Sayo Imanishi

JapanJapanActive
Born
Oct 12, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Sayo Imanishi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on October 12, 2006. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:28.26 in the 1500m, 9:13.08 in the 3000m and 15:44.16 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m15:44.16
2026 season best15:44.16Apr 29, 2026 · Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:13.08
Last competitionHOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRIJul 8, 2026 · 32:39.21
HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 15:44.16, 3000 m 9:13.08, 2026 season best 15:44.16 (Apr 29, 2026, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN)) · Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI, Jul 8, 2026, 32:39.21 · 20 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mYokohama 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list4:28.26989 pts––
3000mYokohama 2024Japan 3000 m all-time list9:13.081,063 pts––
5000mHiroshima 2026Japan 5000 m all-time list15:44.161,079 pts–#319

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 15:44.16–Apr 29, 202660th Oda Mikio Memorial
202610000m 32:39.21–Jul 8, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
20255000m 15:44.36–Nov 29, 202519th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20243000m 9:13.08–Sep 28, 202411th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20245000m 15:55.16–Dec 1, 202413th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20233000m 9:34.90–Oct 22, 202327th Kanto High School Rookies' Championships
20221500m 4:35.34–Apr 23, 2022Nakadai Sports Park Stadium, Narita (JPN)
20223000m 9:14.02–Oct 1, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sayo Imanishi's 5000 m personal best is 15:44.16, set on Apr 29, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN).

Sayo Imanishi competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 15:44.16, set on Apr 29, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN). Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI on Jul 8, 2026, 32:39.21.