Shunji Karube

Shunji Karube

Born
May 8, 1969 (57 years old)
Birthplace
Yokohama, Japan
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track
Height
1.84 m
Weight
69 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.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles48.34
2001 season best47.24Jun 9, 2001 · Tokyo
Area record3:05.904x400 Metres Relay Short Track
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track46.76

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.34 (#127 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 46.76, 2001 season best 47.24 (Jun 9, 2001, Tokyo (JPN)) · Area record (4x400 Metres Relay Short Track) · 57 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mTokyo 1997Japan 400 m all-time list45.571,141 pts–
4x400mGA 1996Japan 4 × 400 m all-time list3:00.76–
4x400MetreIndoorMaebashi 19993:05.90–
400m-short-trackIndoorParis 199745.761,190 pts–
400m-short-track199746.761,123 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2001400m 47.24–Jun 9, 2001Tokyo (JPN)
2000400m 45.85–Sep 9, 2000Yokohama (JPN)
2000400mH 49.27–May 3, 2000Shizuoka (JPN)
20004x400m 3:05.21–Sep 29, 2000The XXVII Olympic Games
1999400m 46.33–Jul 25, 1999Sapporo (JPN)
1999400mH 48.99–Jun 12, 1999Gifu (JPN)
19994x400Metre Indoor3:05.90–Mar 6, 1999IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1998400m 45.91–Oct 27, 1998Yokohama (JPN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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