Takao Sakamoto
- Born
- Dec 19, 1958 (67 years old)
- Birthplace
- Gunma Prefecture, Japan
- Events
- High Jump
Takao Sakamoto (阪本 孝男, Sakamoto Takao; born 19 December 1958) is a Japanese former high jumper who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics Sakamoto won the British AAA Championships title twice, at the 1979 AAA Championships and the 1982 AAA Championships. Sakamoto won the British AAA Championships title twice, at the 1979 AAA Championships and the 1982 AAA Championships.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
Personal best · High Jump2.30
1988 season best2.22Jun 18, 1988 · Tokyo
As of Nov 13, 2026: High Jump 2.30 (#267 all-time), 1988 season best 2.22 (Jun 18, 1988, Tokyo (JPN)) · 67 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | HJ | 2.22 | – | Jun 18, 1988 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1987 | HJ Indoor | 2.20 | – | Mar 6, 1987 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
| 1985 | HJ | 2.24 | – | Jun 2, 1985 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1984 | HJ | 2.30 | – | Sep 14, 1984 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1983 | HJ | 2.26 | – | Jul 24, 1983 | London (GBR) |
| 1982 | HJ | 2.27 | – | Jul 3, 1982 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1981 | HJ | 2.24 | – | Jun 5, 1981 | Tokyo Asian Championships |
| 1980 | HJ | 2.21 | – | May 5, 1980 | Tokyo (JPN) |