Souta Taniguchi

Born
Sep 1, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Souta Taniguchi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on September 1, 2004. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:56.09 in the 1500m, 8:20.42 in the 3000m, 14:18.34 in the 5000m, 31:27.21 in the 10000m and 1:08:07 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m8:20.42
2024 season best1:08:07Nov 17, 2024
Personal best · 5000 m14:18.34
Last competitionAgeo City Half Marathon, AgeoNov 17, 2024 · 1:08:07

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:20.42, 5000 m 14:18.34, 2024 season best 1:08:07 (Nov 17, 2024) · Last competition: Ageo City Half Marathon, Ageo, Nov 17, 2024, 1:08:07 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSaga 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list3:56.09902 pts–
3000mMatsuyama 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list8:20.42940 pts–
5000mMiyoshi 2022Japan 5000 m all-time list14:18.34940 pts–
10000mTokyo 2023Japan 10 000 m all-time list31:27.21836 pts–
SemiAgeo 2024Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:08:07882 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Semi 1:08:07–Nov 17, 2024Ageo City Half Marathon, Ageo
202310000m 31:27.21–Nov 19, 2023Autumn Distance Challenge
20221500m 3:57.04–Apr 23, 2022Sunrise Park, Saga (JPN)
20223000m 8:27.91–Apr 10, 2022Suooshimacho Field, Suooshima (JPN)
20225000m 14:18.34–Oct 1, 2022Municipal Stadium, Miyoshi (JPN)
202210Kilometr 30:16–Dec 4, 2022–
20211500m 3:56.09–Jul 3, 2021Sunrise Park, Saga (JPN)
20213000m 8:20.42–Oct 23, 2021Ehime Athletics Stadium, Matsuyama (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Souta Taniguchi's 3000 m personal best is 8:20.42, set on Oct 23, 2021 in Ehime Athletics Stadium, Matsuyama (JPN).

Souta Taniguchi competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2024 season best: 1:08:07, set on Nov 17, 2024. Last competition: Ageo City Half Marathon, Ageo on Nov 17, 2024, 1:08:07.