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Shoutaro Kobayashi

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Birth dateAug 24, 2004
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Shoutaro Kobayashi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 24, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:56.78 in the 800m, 3:53.06 in the 1500m, 8:48.21 in the 3000m, 14:39.80 in the 5000m and 1:05:49 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:39.43
Half Marathon
1:05:49
2026 season best
8:39.43
Apr 29, 2026 · Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Summer Distance Challenge
Jul 12, 2026 · 15:09.83
Summer Distance Challenge
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:39.43, Half Marathon 1:05:49, 2026 season best 8:39.43 (Apr 29, 2026, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN)) · Last competition: Summer Distance Challenge, Jul 12, 2026, 15:09.83 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:56.78
3:53.06
8:48.21
14:39.80
1:05:49
8:39.43

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000mSt
8:39.43-Apr 29, 2026
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60th Oda Mikio Memorial
2026
5000m
15:09.83-Jul 12, 2026
↓
Summer Distance Challenge
2025
3000mSt
8:52.46-Apr 5, 2025
↑
The 58th Tokyo Big6 Track Field League, Keio Univ. Hiyoshi Athletics Field, Yokohama - Open Event
2025
Semi
1:05:49-Nov 16, 2025-Ageo City Half Marathon
2024
1500m
3:53.06-Sep 28, 2024
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11th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2024
3000mSt
9:01.42-Apr 6, 2024
↑
The 57th Tokyo Big 6, Keio Univ. Hiyoshi Athletics Field, Yokohama - Open Event
2023
3000mSt
9:01.52-May 13, 2023
↑
102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
2022
800m
1:56.78-Jul 9, 2022-Prefectural Stadium, Ise (JPN)
2022
1500m
3:56.91-Jul 10, 2022
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Prefectural Stadium, Ise (JPN)
2022
3000mSt
9:02.74-Jun 11, 2022
↑
Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN)
2022
5000m
14:54.31-Dec 3, 2022
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NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021
3000m
8:48.21-Oct 17, 2021
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Prefectural Stadium, Ise (JPN)
2021
3000mSt
9:08.41-Oct 30, 2021
↑
Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi (JPN)
2021
5000m
14:39.80-Dec 5, 2021
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NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2020
3000m
8:51.64-Aug 23, 2020
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Athletics Stadium, Nabari (JPN)

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:54.31-Dec 3302nd Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
3000mSt
9:43.55-Aug 6Japan High School Championships, Naruto Sports Park, Tokushima
1500m
3:56.91-Jul 1085th Mie Prefecture Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Ise
800m
1:56.78-Jul 985th Mie Prefecture Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Ise
800m
1:59.68-Jul 985th Mie Prefecture Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Ise
3000mSt
9:02.74-Jun 11Japan U20 Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
1500m
4:00.96-Apr 16National Athletic Meet Selection Competition, Prefectural Stadium, Ise

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:39.80-Dec 5293th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
3000mSt
9:08.41-Oct 30Tokai High School Rookie Ch., Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi
3000m
8:48.21-Oct 17Tokai Friendship Game, Prefectural Stadium, Ise
3000mSt
9:30.03-Aug 2264th Tokai Ch., Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto
3000mSt
9:32.39-Jul 1184th Mie Prefecture Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Ise
3000mSt
9:16.46-Jun 1968th Tokai High School Athletic Meet, Prefectural Stadium, Ise

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:55.85-Sep 5Mie Sports Festival, Prefectural Stadium, Ise
3000m
8:51.64-Aug 234th Nabari City Competition, Athletics Stadium, Nabari - U20 Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shoutaro Kobayashi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Shoutaro Kobayashi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:39.43, set on Apr 29, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN).

Which events does Shoutaro Kobayashi compete in?

Shoutaro Kobayashi competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

How did Shoutaro Kobayashi perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:39.43, set on Apr 29, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN). Last competition: Summer Distance Challenge on Jul 12, 2026, 15:09.83.