Taiju Nishikata

Taiju Nishikata

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Born
Jun 19, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Half Marathon

Taiju Nishikata is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on June 19, 1999. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.36 in the 1500m, 13:50.18 in the 5000m, 28:48.28 in the 10000m, 1:02:26 in the Semi and 8:35.20 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:35.20
2026 season best8:54.17Apr 29, 2026 · Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:26
Last competition70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics ChampionshipsMay 10, 2026 · 14:32.30
70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:35.20, Half Marathon 1:02:26, 2026 season best 8:54.17 (Apr 29, 2026, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN)) · Last competition: 70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, May 10, 2026, 14:32.30 · 27 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTokyo 2022Japan 1500 m all-time list3:44.361,049 pts––
5000mChitose 2022Japan 5000 m all-time list13:50.181,033 pts––
10000mYokohama 2020Japan 10 000 m all-time list28:48.281,059 pts––
SemiOsaka 2026Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:02:261,091 pts–#650
3000mStNiigata 2024Japan 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:35.201,100 pts–#705

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 8:54.17–Apr 29, 202660th Oda Mikio Memorial
20265000m 14:32.30–May 10, 202670th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
2026CrossCount 30:47–Feb 21, 202618th Asian Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km
2026Semi 1:02:26–Jan 25, 2026Osaka Half Marathon
20251500m 3:52.07–Mar 22, 20259th Chukyo University Saturday Competition, Chukyo University Athletics Field, Toyota
20253000mSt 8:44.16–Apr 20, 202573rd Hyogo Relay Carnival, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe
202510000m 29:02.78–Oct 4, 202526th Central Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Hoshigadai Stadium, Tajimi
2025Semi 1:03:06–Jan 26, 2025Osaka Half Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Taiju Nishikata's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:35.20, set on Jun 27, 2024 in Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN).

Taiju Nishikata competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 8:54.17, set on Apr 29, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN). Last competition: 70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships on May 10, 2026, 14:32.30.