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Susumu Takano
JPNMenBirth dateMay 21, 1961
BirthplaceFujinomiya, Japan
Height1.78 m
Weight70 kg
Susumu Takano (高野 進, Takano Susumu; born 21 May 1961) is a Japanese former sprinter who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics, in the 1988 Summer Olympics, and in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Key facts
200 m
20.74
Age
65 years old
As of Sep 17, 2026: 400 m 44.78 (#263 all-time), 200 m 20.74, 1992 season best 45.09 (Aug 3, 1992, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)) · 65 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 400m | 45.09 | - | Aug 3, 1992 | ↑ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1992 | 4x400m | 3:01.35 | - | Aug 7, 1992 | ↑ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1991 | 400m | 44.78 | - | Jun 16, 1991 | ↑ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1991 | 4x400m | 3:01.26 | - | Aug 31, 1991 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 1990 | 200m | 20.82 | -1.8 | Jun 10, 1990 | ↑ | Chiba (JPN) |
| 1990 | 400m | 45.50 | - | Apr 22, 1990 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1989 | 100m | 10.41 | +1.6 | Jun 18, 1989 | - | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1989 | 4x100m | 39.32 | - | Sep 9, 1989 | ↓ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1988 | 300m | 32.97 | - | Sep 11, 1988 | - | Chiba (JPN) |
| 1988 | 4x100m | 38.90 | - | Oct 1, 1988 | ↓ | The XXIV Olympic Games |
| 1988 | 400m | 44.90 | - | Sep 26, 1988 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1988 | 4x400m | 3:03.80 | - | Sep 30, 1988 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1987 | 400m | 45.68 | - | Aug 30, 1987 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships |
| 1987 | 4x400m | 3:03.86 | - | Sep 5, 1987 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships |
| 1986 | 200m | 20.74 | -0.4 | Oct 15, 1986 | ↑ | Kofu (JPN) |
| 1986 | 400m | 45.00 | - | Oct 1, 1986 | ↑ | Seoul (KOR) |
| 1985 | 400m | 45.30 | - | Aug 30, 1985 | ↑ | Kobe (JPN) |
| 1984 | 200m | 20.88 | -0.2 | Oct 16, 1984 | ↑ | Nara (JPN) |
| 1984 | 400m | 45.69 | - | Sep 14, 1984 | ↑ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1984 | 4x400m | 3:08.16 | - | Aug 10, 1984 | ↑ | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1983 | 400m | 45.86 | - | Jul 6, 1983 | ↑ | Edmonton (CAN) |
| 1983 | 4x400m | 3:07.11 | - | Aug 13, 1983 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1982 | 400m | 46.65 | - | Nov 27, 1982 | ↑ | New Delhi (IND) |
1992
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:01.35 | - | Aug 7 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
400m | 45.18 | - | Aug 5 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
400m | 45.09 | - | Aug 3 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
400m | 45.27 | - | Aug 2 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
400m | 45.96 | - | Aug 1 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
1991
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:01.26 | - | Aug 31 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 45.39 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 45.43 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 44.91 | - | Aug 26 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 46.10 | - | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 45.43 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 45.39 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
4x400m | 3:01.26 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 44.91 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 46.10 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
400m | 44.78 | - | Jun 16 | Tokyo |
400m | 45.09 | - | May 25 | Hiratsuka |
1990
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 20.94 | -1.6 | Oct 3 | Beijing Asian Games |
200m | 20.82 | -1.8 | Jun 10 | Chiba |
400m | 45.50 | - | Apr 22 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA |
1989
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 39.32 | - | Sep 9 | Barcelona IAAF World Cup, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
100m | 10.41 | +1.6 | Jun 18 | Tokyo NC, Tokyo |
1988
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 38.90 | - | Oct 1 | The XXIV Olympic Games |
4x400m | 3:03.80 | - | Sep 30 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
4x400m | 3:05.63 | - | Sep 30 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
400m | 44.90 | - | Sep 26 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
400m | 45.00 | - | Sep 25 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
400m | 45.42 | - | Sep 24 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
300m | 32.97 | - | Sep 11 | Chiba |
400m | 46.00 | - | May 13 | Tokyo |
1987
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:04.86 | - | Sep 5 | IAAF World Championships |
4x400m | 3:03.86 | - | Sep 5 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 45.81 | - | Aug 31 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 45.68 | - | Aug 30 | IAAF World Championships |
4x400m | 3:03.86 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 45.68 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 45.81 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
4x400m | 3:04.86 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
400m | 46.00 | - | Jun 13 | Tokyo NC, Tokyo |
1986
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 20.83 | - | Oct 15 | Kofu |
200m | 20.74 | -0.4 | Oct 15 | Kofu |
400m | 45.00 | - | Oct 1 | Asian Games, Seoul |
400m | 45.36 | - | Jul 1 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
1985
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 45.30 | - | Aug 30 | Kobe Universiade, Kobe |
1984
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 20.88 | -0.2 | Oct 16 | Nara |
400m | 45.69 | - | Sep 14 | Tokyo |
4x400m | 3:10.73 | - | Aug 11 | The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
4x400m | 3:08.16 | - | Aug 10 | The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
400m | 45.88 | - | Aug 6 | The XXIII Olympic Games |
400m | 45.91 | - | Aug 5 | The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
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Honours
8
1992The XXV Olympic Games
400 Metres
7
1991IAAF World Championships
400 Metres
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1990Beijing Asian Games
200 Metres
8
1989Barcelona IAAF World Cup
4x100 Metres Relay
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1986Asian Games
400 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Susumu Takano's 400 m personal best?
Susumu Takano's 400 m personal best is 44.78, set on Jun 16, 1991 in Tokyo (JPN), #263 on the all-time list.
Which events does Susumu Takano compete in?
Susumu Takano competes in the 400 m and 200 m.
How did Susumu Takano perform in 1992?
1992 season best: 45.09, set on Aug 3, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP).