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Sotaro Osaka

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Birth dateJan 31, 2006
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Sotaro Osaka is a Japan race walker, born on January 31, 2006. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:21:03 in the 20kmW, 2:31:26 in the 35kmW, 40:30 in the 10Kilometr, 20:06.58 in the 5000m-short-track and 38:44.88 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Half Marathon Race Walk
1:23:33
10,000 Metres Short Track
38:44.88
2026 season best
1:22:30
Mar 15, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
Sep 5, 2026 · 18:40.29
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Half Marathon Race Walk 1:23:33, 10,000 Metres Short Track 38:44.88, 2026 season best 1:22:30 (Mar 15, 2026) · Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Sep 5, 2026, 18:40.29 · 20 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:21:03
2:31:26
40:30
20:06.58
38:44.88
1:23:33

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000Metres
18:40.29-Sep 5, 2026-95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2026
10Kilometr
38:34.98-May 21, 2026
↑
The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
2026
HalfMarath
1:22:30-Mar 15, 2026
↑
Asian Race Walking Championships
2025
10,000Metr
38:44.88-Apr 26, 2025
↑
All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
2025
10Kilometr
40:17.72-Jul 19, 2025
↑
HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri
2025
20kmW
1:21:07-Feb 16, 2025
↑
Japenese 20km Race Walking Championships
2025
HalfMarath
1:23:33-Oct 26, 2025
↑
62nd All Japan Race Walking Takahata 2025
2024
10,000Metr
39:39.36-Aug 30, 2024
↑
World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
2024
10Kilometr
40:30-Apr 21, 2024
↑
World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya
2024
20kmW
1:22:26-Mar 17, 2024
↑
48th All Japan Race Walking, Nomi
2024
35kmW
2:31:26-Oct 27, 2024-61st All Japan Race Walking
2023
5000m-short-track
20:06.58-Aug 4, 2023
↑
Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo
2023
10Kilometr
43:48-Feb 19, 2023
↑
34th U20 Invitational Race Walking, Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe
2022
5000m-short-track
21:49.41-Sep 3, 2022
↑
Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto (JPN)

2026

5 performances

2025

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HalfMarath
1:23:33-Oct 2662nd All Japan Race Walking Takahata 2025
10Kilometr
40:17.72-Jul 19HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri
10,000Metr
40:17.72-Jul 19HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri
10,000Metr
39:16.14-Jun 794th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
39:16.14-Jun 594th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10,000Metr
39:51.63-May 10The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
10Kilometr
39:51.63-May 8The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
10,000Metr
38:44.88-Apr 26All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
10Kilometr
38:44.88-Apr 25All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
20kmW
1:21:03-Mar 16Asian Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:21:07-Feb 16Japenese 20km Race Walking Championships

2024

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
35kmW
2:31:26-Oct 2761st All Japan Race Walking
35kmW
2:31:26-Oct 17-
10,000Metr
39:39.36-Aug 30World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
10Kilometr
39:39.36-Aug 27World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
10Kilometr
39:54.42-Jul 6Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
10,000Metr
39:54.42-Jul 6Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
10,000Metr
41:24.70-May 11The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10Kilometr
41:24.70-May 9The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10Kilometr
40:30-Apr 21World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya
20kmW
1:22:26-Mar 1748th All Japan Race Walking, Nomi
10Kilometr
41:21-Feb 18Japanese U20 Race Walking Championships, Rokko Island Konan Univ. West side, Kobe - U20 Events

2023

3 performances

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:49.41-Sep 390th Kinki Regional Athletics Championships, Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto

Honours

5

World Athletics U20 Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sotaro Osaka's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best?

Sotaro Osaka's Half Marathon Race Walk personal best is 1:23:33, set on Oct 26, 2025 in Takahata Race Walk Course, Takahata (JPN).

Which events does Sotaro Osaka compete in?

Sotaro Osaka competes in the Half Marathon Race Walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Sotaro Osaka perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:22:30, set on Mar 15, 2026. Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Sep 5, 2026, 18:40.29.