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Takahiko Yamamura

Takahiko Yamamura

JPNJPNMen
Birth dateAug 13, 1979
BirthplaceHyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Height-
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Takahiko Yamamura is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Takahiko Yamamura established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Takahiko Yamamura's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Takahiko Yamamura's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Takahiko Yamamura against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Takahiko Yamamura's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Takahiko Yamamura's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Takahiko Yamamura's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
400 m
45.03
400 m hurdles
51.11
2008 season best
47.02
May 3, 2008 · Shizuoka (JPN)
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 400 m 45.03 (#441 all-time), 400 m hurdles 51.11, 2008 season best 47.02 (May 3, 2008, Shizuoka (JPN)) · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.47
21.24
51.11
4x400m
3:02.35

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
400m
47.02-May 3, 2008
Shizuoka (JPN)
2007
400m
47.17-May 20, 2007
Kumagaya (JPN)
2006
200m
21.78+0.0Sep 30, 2006
Oita (JPN)
2006
400m
48.11-Apr 15, 2006
Machida (JPN)
2003
400m
45.87-Jun 29, 2003
Osaka (JPN)
2003
4x400m
3:02.35-Aug 30, 2003
IAAF World Championships
2002
400m
46.71-Sep 29, 2002
Fukuchiyama (JPN)
2001
200m
21.69+2.1Apr 14, 2001
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2001
400m
45.78-Jun 10, 2001
Japanese Championships
2000
400m
45.03-Sep 9, 2000
Yokohama (JPN)
2000
4x400m
3:05.21-Sep 29, 2000
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
100m
10.47+2.0Oct 24, 1999-Kumamoto (JPN)
1999
200m
21.24+0.2Sep 12, 1999
Tokyo (JPN)
1999
400m
46.01-May 5, 1999
Mito (JPN)
1998
400m
47.95-Jul 28, 1998
Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
1998
4x400m
3:10.22-Aug 1, 1998
Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
1997
400m
46.10-Oct 4, 1997
Tokyo (JPN)
1997
400mH
51.11-Oct 27, 1997-Osaka (JPN)

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
48.35-Jun 28Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
400m
47.02-May 3Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
400m
48.26-Feb 21Melbourne Telstra A Series, Melbourne

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
48.97-Jul 15Sapporo
400m
47.46-Jun 30Japanese Championships, Osaka
400m
47.17-May 20Kumagaya
400m
47.58-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.79+0.0Sep 30Oita All-Japan Corporate Team Championships, Oita
200m
21.78+0.0Sep 30Oita All-Japan Corporate Team Championships, Oita
400m
48.11-Apr 15Machida
400m
48.24-Apr 5Osaka

2003

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:03.15-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
4x400m
3:02.35-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
4x400m
3:03.15-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
4x400m
3:02.35-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
400m
46.07-Aug 3Fujiyoshida
400m
46.60-Jul 26Sapporo Nanbu Chuhei Memorial, Sapporo
400m
45.87-Jun 29Osaka
400m
47.38-Jun 8Japanese Championships, Yokohama
400m
46.14-Jun 7Japanese Championships
400m
46.33-May 5Mito International Meeting, Mito

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.53-Sep 29Fukuchiyama Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuchiyama
400m
46.71-Sep 29Fukuchiyama Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuchiyama
400m
47.17-Jul 27Gdansk Balt 2002, Gdansk
400m
46.94-Jul 21Sapporo Nanbu Chuhei Memorial, Sapporo
400m
46.85-Jun 9Japanese Championships
400m
47.01-Jun 8Japanese Championships, Kanazawa

2001

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.22-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
400m
47.22-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
400m
45.78-Jun 10Japanese Championships
400m
46.74-Jun 9Japanese Championships, Tokyo
400m
46.50-May 13Yokohama
400m
46.47-May 13Yokohama
400m
46.28-May 6Mito GP, Mito
400m
46.43-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
200m
21.69+2.1Apr 14Baton Rouge LSU Alumni Gold, Baton Rouge, LA
400m
47.05-Mar 31Houston Tom Tellez Invitational, Houston, TX

2000

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.45-Oct 8Japanese Championships
4x400m
3:13.63-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
4x400m
3:05.21-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
4x400m
3:05.21-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
400m
46.25-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
4x400m
3:13.63-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
400m
45.03-Sep 9Yokohama Taiyo Giken Super Meet, Yokohama
400m
46.37-May 13Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
400m
45.81-May 7Mito Japanese GP, Mito
400m
46.01-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
400m
46.30-Apr 23Maebashi Gunma Relays, Maebashi

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.47+2.0Oct 24Kumamoto Junior National Games, Kumamoto
400m
47.86-Oct 2Shizuoka Japanese Championships, Shizuoka
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Honours

7

IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2003
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Japanese Championships

400 Metres

2000
8

Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1998
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Japanese Championships

400 Metres

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Takahiko Yamamura's 400 m personal best?

Takahiko Yamamura's 400 m personal best is 45.03, set on Sep 9, 2000 in Yokohama (JPN), #441 on the all-time list.

Which events does Takahiko Yamamura compete in?

Takahiko Yamamura competes in the 400 m and 400 m hurdles.

How did Takahiko Yamamura perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 47.02, set on May 3, 2008 in Shizuoka (JPN).