Takafumi Suzuki

Birth dateMay 25, 1987

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Takafumi Suzuki is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on May 25, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m and PV.

His personal bests include 3:57.97 in the 1500m and 5.55 in the PV. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

Pole Vault

5.55

#672 all-time

2026 season best

3:57.97

May 30, 2026 · Okura Sports Park Athletics Field, Tokyo (JPN)

2026 season best

Last competition

Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit

May 30, 2026 · 3:57.97

Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit

Age

39 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Pole Vault 5.55 (#672 all-time), 2026 season best 3:57.97 (May 30, 2026, Okura Sports Park Athletics Field, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit, May 30, 2026, 3:57.97 · 39 years old

Personal bests

1500m

3:57.97

5.55

#672 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	1500m	3:57.97	-	May 30, 2026	-	Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit
2025	PV	4.20	-	Jul 13, 2025	↑	Shizuoka Athletics Championships
2013	PV	5.30	-	Apr 28, 2013	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)
2012	PV	5.40	-	Feb 4, 2012	↑	Osaka (JPN) (i)
2011	PV	5.30	-	Jun 11, 2011	↑	Kumagaya (JPN)
2010	PV	5.50	-	Jun 5, 2010	↑	Marugame (JPN)
2009	PV	5.55=	-	May 3, 2009	↑	Shizuoka (JPN)
2008	PV	5.55	-	Apr 19, 2008	↑	Numazu (JPN)
2007	PV	5.50	-	Oct 7, 2007	↑	Akita (JPN)
2006	PV	5.21	-	Apr 8, 2006	↑	Machida (JPN)

2026

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:57.97	-	May 30	Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit

2025

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	4.20	-	Jul 13	Shizuoka Athletics Championships

2013

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.20	-	Sep 22	Kumagaya Japanese Corporate Ch., Kumagaya
PV	5.30	-	Jun 7	Japanese Championships, Tokyo
PV	5.30	-	Apr 28	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
PV	5.20	-	Feb 3	Osaka (i)

2012

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.20	-	Sep 23	Fukuoka Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuoka
PV	5.40	-	Feb 4	Osaka (i)

2011

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.30	-	Oct 9	Yamaguchi 66th Kokutai, Yamaguchi
PV	5.20	-	Jul 8	Kobe Asian Championships, Kobe
PV	5.30	-	Jun 11	Japanese Championships, Kumagaya
PV	5.23	-	Mar 5	Toyota Pole Vault Meeting, Toyota (i)

2010

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.20	-	Nov 22	Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
PV	5.50	-	Jul 11	Shizuoka
PV	5.50	-	Jun 5	Japanese Championships, Marugame
PV	5.40	-	May 15	Kumagaya
PV	5.20	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
PV	5.30	-	Jan 31	Perth
PV	5.30	-	Jan 29	Perth AWA Interclub, Perth

2009

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.15	-	Nov 11	Guangzhou Asian Championships, Guangzhou
PV	5.30	-	Oct 4	Niigata
PV	5.50	-	Sep 23	Kawasaki Super Track & Field Meet, Kawasaki
PV	5.30	-	Sep 6	Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo
PV	5.25	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships
PV	5.25	-	Aug 20	IAAF World Championships
PV	5.25	-	Jul 11	Beograd Universiade, Beograd
PV	5.20	-	Jul 9	Beograd Universiade, Beograd
PV	5.50	-	Jun 27	Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
PV	5.40	-	May 24	Tokyo
PV	5.45	-	May 9	Osaka GP 2009, Osaka
PV	5.55	-	May 3	Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
PV	5.22	-	Feb 28	Toyota

2008

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.30	-	Sep 23	Kawasaki Super Meet, Kawasaki
PV	5.20	-	Sep 12	Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo
PV	5.30	-	Jul 6	Hakodate
PV	5.50	-	Jun 28	Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
PV	5.20	-	Jun 6	Hiratsuka
PV	5.40	-	May 25	Tokyo
PV	5.45	-	May 3	Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
PV	5.55	-	Apr 19	Numazu
PV	5.33	-	Mar 1	Toyota Pole Vaullt Meeting, Toyota (i)
PV	5.35	-	Feb 15	Doha Asian Indoor Championships, Doha (i)

2007

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.50	-	Oct 7	Akita
PV	5.10	-	Jul 27	Amman Asian Championships, Amman
PV	5.30	-	Jun 30	Japanese Championships, Osaka
PV	5.30	-	Jun 8	Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo
PV	5.20	-	May 18	Tokyo Kanto Collegiate Championships, Tokyo
PV	5.15	-	Apr 30	Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka

2006

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.10	-	Oct 8	Kobe National Sports Festival, Kobe
PV	5.00	-	Aug 18	Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Takafumi Suzuki's Pole Vault personal best?

Takafumi Suzuki's Pole Vault personal best is 5.55, set on Apr 19, 2008 in Numazu (JPN), #672 on the all-time list.

Which events does Takafumi Suzuki compete in?

Takafumi Suzuki competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Takafumi Suzuki perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:57.97, set on May 30, 2026 in Okura Sports Park Athletics Field, Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit on May 30, 2026, 3:57.97.