Shinji Takahira

Born
Jul 18, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Asahikawa, Japan
Events
200 m · 100 m
Height
1.79 m
Weight
62 kg

Shinji Takahira is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Shinji Takahira 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. Shinji Takahira's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Shinji Takahira's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Shinji Takahira'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, Shinji Takahira'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.

Personal best · 200 m20.22
2017 season best21.25Jul 9, 2017 · Sapporo
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 100 m10.20

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 m 20.22 (#313 all-time), 100 m 10.20, 2017 season best 21.25 (Jul 9, 2017, Sapporo (JPN)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mHiroshima 2009Japan 100 m all-time list10.201,138 pts–
200mHiroshima 2009Japan 200 m all-time list20.221,186 pts#313
400mFukuroi 2003Japan 400 m all-time list46.011,111 pts–
4x100mOsaka 2007Japan 4 × 100 m all-time list38.03–
4x400mIncheon 2014Japan 4 × 400 m all-time list3:05.53–
400m-short-trackIndoorYokohama 200447.381,082 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017100m 10.64-0.5Apr 22, 2017Izumo (JPN)
2017200m 21.25+3.1Jul 9, 2017Sapporo (JPN)
2016200m 20.97+1.0May 3, 2016Fukuroi (JPN)
2015100m 10.73-0.7Aug 15, 2015Chiba (JPN)
2015200m 20.82+2.1Jul 12, 2015Sapporo (JPN)
2014100m 10.40+2.3Apr 29, 2014Hiroshima (JPN)
2014200m 20.50+0.6May 3, 2014Fukuroi (JPN)
20144x100m 38.49–Oct 2, 2014Incheon (KOR)

Media

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Shinji Takahira's 200 m personal best is 20.22, set on Jun 26, 2009 in Hiroshima (JPN), #313 on the all-time list.

Shinji Takahira competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

2017 season best: 21.25, set on Jul 9, 2017 in Sapporo (JPN).

Shinji Takahira has won 1 Olympic Games medal.