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Takanobu Otsubo

Takanobu Otsubo

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Birth dateJun 15, 1976
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Takanobu Otsubo is a Japan long-distance runner, born on June 15, 1976. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:54.86 in the 5000m, 28:14.92 in the 10000m, 1:01:55 in the Semi, 2:19:17 in the Marathon and 47:22 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:01:55
10 000 m
28:14.92
2016 season best
1:08:08
Jan 31, 2016
2016 season best
Record
Area record · Road Relay 1:58:58
Area record
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:55, 10 000 m 28:14.92, 2016 season best 1:08:08 (Jan 31, 2016) · Area record (Road Relay) · 50 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
Semi
1:08:08-Jan 31, 2016
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2012
10000m
30:01.21-Apr 21, 2012
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2012
Semi
1:03:57-Jan 29, 2012
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2011
10000m
28:57.86-Nov 26, 2011
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2011
10MilesRoa
48:13-Feb 11, 2011
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2011
Semi
1:05:48-Jan 30, 2011
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2010
10000m
29:07.51-Nov 24, 2010
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2010
Semi
1:02:59-Mar 21, 2010
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2009
5000m
14:24.47-Apr 26, 2009
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2009
Semi
1:05:32-Jul 5, 2009
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2008
10MilesRoa
48:53-Feb 11, 2008
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2007
10000m
29:05.28-Apr 22, 2007
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2007
10MilesRoa
47:24-Dec 9, 2007
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2007
Semi
1:03:46-Mar 11, 2007
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2006
5000m
13:54.86-Apr 8, 2006
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2006
10000m
28:36.23-May 3, 2006
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2006
10MilesRoa
47:22-Feb 11, 2006
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2006
Semi
1:02:33-Mar 12, 2006
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2006
Marathon
2:20:52-Dec 3, 2006
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2005
10000m
28:14.92-Nov 30, 2005
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2005
Semi
1:01:55-Mar 13, 2005
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2005
RoadRelay
1:58:58-Nov 23, 2005--
2004
10000m
28:38.53-Nov 24, 2004
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2004
Semi
1:03:41-Feb 1, 2004
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2001
Marathon
2:25:39-Mar 4, 2001
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1999
Marathon
2:19:17-Mar 7, 1999
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2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:08-Jan 31Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:01.21-Apr 21Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi
1:03:57-Jan 29Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:57.86-Nov 26Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Hachioji
10MilesRoa
48:13-Feb 11Himeji Castle Road Race, Himeji
Semi
1:05:48-Jan 30Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:07.51-Nov 24Tokyo Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Tokyo
Semi
1:05:29-Sep 19Philadelphia ING Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
Semi
1:02:59-Mar 21Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:04:14-Jan 31Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:32-Jul 5Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
14:24.47-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:53-Feb 11Himeji Castle Road Race, Himeji

2007

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:24-Dec 9Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
Semi
1:04:03-Jul 8Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
29:17.56-May 20Amagasaki Kansai, Amagasaki
10000m
29:17.34-May 20Amagasaki Kansai, Amagasaki
10000m
29:46.98-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
10000m
29:05.28-Apr 22Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi
1:03:46-Mar 11Yamaguchi Japanese Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
10MilesRoa
47:50-Feb 11Himeji Castle Road Race, Himeji

2006

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:52-Dec 3Fukuoka International Marathon, Fukuoka
Semi
1:03:20-Jul 9Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
29:15.59-Jul 1Japanese Championships, Kobe
10000m
28:36.23-May 3Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
10000m
28:42.08-Apr 23Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m
13:54.86-Apr 8Kumamoto
Semi
1:02:33-Mar 12Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
10MilesRoa
47:22-Feb 11Himeji Castle Road Race, Himeji

2005

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:14.92-Nov 30Hachioji Distance Meeting, Hachioji
RoadRelay
1:58:58-Nov 23Chiba Ekiden, Chiba
Semi
1:03:19-Oct 1Edmonton IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Edmonton
Semi
1:03:27-Sep 4Glasgow Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
Semi
1:03:04-Jul 3Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
28:26.97-Jun 5Japanese Championships, Tokyo
10000m
28:47.83-May 13Naruto Kansai Corporate Ch., Naruto
10000m
28:21.33-May 3Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
Semi
1:01:55-Mar 13Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:02:38-Feb 6Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:38.53-Nov 24Hachioji
Semi
1:03:41-Feb 1Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:39-Mar 4Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:17-Mar 7Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Takanobu Otsubo's Half Marathon personal best?

Takanobu Otsubo's Half Marathon personal best is 1:01:55, set on Mar 13, 2005 in Yamaguchi (JPN).

Which events does Takanobu Otsubo compete in?

Takanobu Otsubo competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Takanobu Otsubo perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 1:08:08, set on Jan 31, 2016.