Shu Watanabe
JPNMenShu Watanabe is a Japan sprinter, born on October 15, 2003. He competes primarily in the 100m, 110mH and 400mH.
His personal bests include 11.15 in the 100m, 14.44 in the 110mH, 48.51 in the 400mH, 3:08.57 in the 4x400m and 7.92 in the 60MetresHu. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.51 (#173 all-time), 2026 season best 49.71 (Jun 12, 2026, Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: Fuji Hokuroku World Trial, Aug 9, 2026, 50.23 · 22 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400mH | 49.71 | - | Jun 12, 2026 | ↑ | Japanese Championships |
| 2025 | 400mH | 49.66 | - | Jun 7, 2025 | ↑ | 94th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:08.57 | - | Aug 20, 2025 | ↑ | The 20th Twilight Games, International Stadium, Yokohama |
| 2024 | 400mH | 48.51 | - | Sep 21, 2024 | ↑ | 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships |
| 2023 | 400mH | 50.49 | - | Oct 1, 2023 | ↑ | Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2023, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:16.52 | - | Apr 9, 2023 | ↑ | 59th Four University Inter-College Track and Field Tournament, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara |
| 2022 | 60MetresHu | 7.92 | - | Mar 12, 2022 | - | Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka (JPN) (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 11.15 | +1.5 | Oct 29, 2022 | - | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2022 | 110mH | 14.44 | +1.5 | Jul 17, 2022 | - | Niigatashi Field, Niigata (JPN) |
| 2022 | 400mH | 51.43 | - | Oct 29, 2022 | ↑ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:14.14 | - | Sep 17, 2022 | ↑ | Gion Stadium, Sagamihara (JPN) |
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.23 | - | Aug 9 | Fuji Hokuroku World Trial |
400mH | 49.71 | - | Jun 12 | Japanese Championships |
400mH | 49.91 | - | May 17 | 68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships |
400mH | 49.80 | - | May 10 | 13th Kinami Michitaka Memorial Athletics Meet |
400mH | 50.60 | - | May 3 | 41st Shizuoka International Athletics Meet |
2025
20 performances2024
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.05 | - | Oct 20 | 21st Tajima Naoto Memorial, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi |
400mH | 49.80 | - | Sep 22 | 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships |
400mH | 48.51 | - | Sep 21 | 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships |
400mH | 49.80 | - | Sep 20 | 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships |
400mH | 48.51 | - | Sep 20 | 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships |
400mH | 50.03 | - | Sep 20 | 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships |
400mH | 56.52 | - | May 11 | The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400mH | 56.52 | - | May 10 | The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
2023
15 performances2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
110mH | 14.49 | -0.8 | Oct 30 | Nippon Sport Science University Championships, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama - Invitational Events |
400mH | 51.43 | - | Oct 29 | Nippon Sport Science University Championships, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Shu Watanabe's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Shu Watanabe's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.51, set on Sep 21, 2024 in Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki (JPN), #173 on the all-time list.
Which events does Shu Watanabe compete in?
Shu Watanabe competes in the 400 m hurdles.
How did Shu Watanabe perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 49.71, set on Jun 12, 2026 in Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN). Last competition: Fuji Hokuroku World Trial on Aug 9, 2026, 50.23.