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Shunji Karube

Shunji Karube

JPNJPNMen
Birth dateMay 8, 1969
BirthplaceYokohama, Japan
Height1.84 m
Weight69 kg

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

Throughout their competitive career, Shunji Karube participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Shunji Karube to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Shunji Karube'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, Shunji Karube'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.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.34
400 Metres Short Track
45.76
2001 season best
47.24
Jun 9, 2001 · Tokyo (JPN)
Record
Area record · 4x400 Metres Relay Short Track 3:05.90
Age
57 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.34 (#127 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 45.76, 2001 season best 47.24 (Jun 9, 2001, Tokyo (JPN)) · Area record (4x400 Metres Relay Short Track) · 57 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
400m
47.24-Jun 9, 2001
Tokyo (JPN)
2000
400m
45.85-Sep 9, 2000
Yokohama (JPN)
2000
400mH
49.27-May 3, 2000
Shizuoka (JPN)
2000
4x400m
3:05.21-Sep 29, 2000
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
400m
46.33-Jul 25, 1999
Sapporo (JPN)
1999
400mH
48.99-Jun 12, 1999
Gifu (JPN)
1999
4x400Metre
3:05.90-Mar 6, 1999
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1998
400m
45.91-Oct 27, 1998
Yokohama (JPN)
1998
400m-short-track
46.89-Mar 7, 1998
Maebashi (JPN) (i)
1998
400mH
48.60-May 3, 1998
Shizuoka (JPN)
1998
4x400m
3:01.70-Dec 19, 1998
Bangkok (THA)
1997
400m
45.57-Sep 6, 1997
Tokyo (JPN)
1997
400m-short-track
45.76-Mar 9, 1997
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1997
400mH
48.34-Oct 5, 1997
Japanese Championships
1997
4x400m
3:03.85-Aug 9, 1997
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1997
4x400Metre
3:08.58-Mar 8, 1997
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1996
400m
45.88-Oct 16, 1996
Hiroshima (JPN)
1996
400mH
48.96-Jul 29, 1996
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1996
4x400m
3:00.76-Aug 3, 1996
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995
400m
46.38-Sep 30, 1995
Toyama (JPN)
1995
400mH
49.07-Aug 7, 1995
IAAF World Championships
1995
4x400m
3:01.46-Aug 12, 1995
IAAF World Championships
1994
400mH
49.13-Oct 11, 1994
Hiroshima (JPN)
1993
400mH
48.75-Jun 12, 1993
Tokyo (JPN)
1993
4x400m
3:02.43-Aug 21, 1993
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
400mH
50.10-Sep 19, 1992
Tokyo (JPN)
1991
400m
46.09-May 17, 1991
Tokyo (JPN)
1991
400mH
49.57-Aug 25, 1991
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
400mH
50.20-May 13, 1990
Kawasaki (JPN)

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.24-Jun 9Japanese Championships, Tokyo

2000

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:13.63-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
4x400m
3:05.21-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
4x400m
3:05.21-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
4x400m
3:13.63-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
400m
45.85-Sep 9Yokohama Taiyo Giken Super Meet, Yokohama
400mH
50.12-Jun 11Tottori
400mH
50.41-May 13Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
400m
46.54-May 7Mito Japanese GP, Mito
400mH
49.27-May 3Shizuoka

1999

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.18-Sep 15Tokyo '99 Super meeting, Tokyo
400mH
49.52-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400mH
49.52-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400m
46.33-Jul 25Sapporo
400mH
49.32-Jul 14Tampere International, Tampere
400mH
49.81-Jul 11Riga
400mH
48.99-Jun 12Gifu
400m
46.42-May 15Hiratsuka
400mH
49.58-May 8Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
400mH
49.42-May 3Shizuoka
400m
47.43-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
4x400Metre
3:06.22-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
4x400Metre
3:05.90-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
4x400Metre
3:06.22-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)

1998

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:01.70-Dec 19Bangkok Asian Games, Bangkok
400m
45.91-Oct 27Yokohama
400mH
49.64-Oct 26Yokohama
400m
46.85-Oct 2Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
400m
46.82-Oct 1Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
400m
48.28-Oct 1Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
400m
46.22-Jul 20Fukuoka Asian Championships, Fukuoka
400m
46.31-Jul 19Fukuoka Asian Championships, Fukuoka
400m
46.25-Jun 14Naruto
400m
45.98-May 16Sendai
400mH
48.83-May 9Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
400m
46.11-May 5Mito
400mH
48.60-May 3Shizuoka Highlight, Shizuoka
400m-short-track
46.89-Mar 7Maebashi '98 Gunma International, Maebashi (i)

1997

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.82-Oct 29Osaka
400m
45.98-Oct 19Marugame
400mH
48.34-Oct 5Japanese Championships
400mH
49.94-Oct 4Japanese Championships, Tokyo
400mH
49.02-Sep 13Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final
400m
45.57-Sep 6Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo
4x400m
3:03.85-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400mH
48.81-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400mH
48.63-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
4x400m
3:03.85-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400mH
48.81-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400mH
49.21-Jul 16Nice Nikaia, Nice
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Honours

5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

4x400 Metres Relay Short Track

1999
🥇

Bangkok Asian Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1998
6

Fukuoka Asian Championships

400 Metres

1998
6

Fukuoka Asian Championships

400 Metres

1998
6

IAAF World Indoor Championships

4x400 Metres Relay Short Track

1997
🥇

Japanese Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1997
🥉

IAAF World Indoor Championships

400 Metres Short Track

1997
5

The XXVI Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shunji Karube's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Shunji Karube's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.34, set on Oct 5, 1997 in Tokyo (JPN), #127 on the all-time list.

Which events does Shunji Karube compete in?

Shunji Karube competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Shunji Karube perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 47.24, set on Jun 9, 2001 in Tokyo (JPN).