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Takayoshi Oba
JPNMenBirth dateMay 17, 2005
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Takayoshi Oba is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on May 17, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:53.22 in the 800m, 3:40.18 in the 1500m, 8:16.86 in the 3000m and 13:53.69 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Key facts
1500 m
3:40.18
Age
21 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 1500 m 3:40.18, 2026 season best 3:41.65 (Jun 12, 2026, Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: Japanese Championships, Jun 13, 2026, 3:42.31 · 21 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:41.65 | - | Jun 12, 2026 | ↑ | Japanese Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:40.18 | - | Jul 6, 2025 | ↑ | Japanese Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:53.69 | - | Oct 5, 2025 | ↑ | 17th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:47.87 | - | Jun 28, 2024 | ↑ | Japanese U20 Championships, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:57.35 | - | Jun 15, 2023 | ↑ | 62nd Hokushinetsu High School Championships, Athletics Stadium, Toyama |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:53.22 | - | Jul 18, 2022 | - | Athletics Stadium, Ina (JPN) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:47.81 | - | Apr 23, 2022 | ↑ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:16.86 | - | Oct 22, 2022 | ↑ | Ehime Athletics Stadium, Matsuyama (JPN) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:18.26 | - | May 29, 2022 | ↑ | Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto (JPN) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:57.87 | - | Jul 28, 2021 | ↑ | Prefectural Stadium, Fukui (JPN) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:48.58 | - | Apr 17, 2021 | ↑ | Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto (JPN) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:25.45 | - | Nov 14, 2021 | ↑ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
2026
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:42.31 | - | Jun 13 | Japanese Championships |
1500m | 3:42.31 | - | Jun 12 | Japanese Championships |
1500m | 3:41.65 | - | Jun 12 | Japanese Championships |
1500m | 3:52.82 | - | May 21 | The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships |
1500m | 3:41.91 | - | Apr 11 | 34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet |
1500m | 3:44.65 | - | Mar 21 | Spring Trial in Waseda |
2025
16 performances2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:47.87 | - | Jun 28 | Japanese U20 Championships, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
1500m | 3:47.87 | - | Jun 27 | Japanese U20 Championships, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
1500m | 3:48.24 | - | Jun 27 | Japanese U20 Championships, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
2023
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:57.50 | - | Jun 17 | 62nd Hokushinetsu High School Championships, Athletics Stadium, Toyama |
1500m | 3:57.35 | - | Jun 17 | 62nd Hokushinetsu High School Championships, Athletics Stadium, Toyama |
1500m | 3:57.50 | - | Jun 16 | 62nd Hokushinetsu High School Championships, Athletics Stadium, Toyama |
1500m | 3:57.35 | - | Jun 15 | 62nd Hokushinetsu High School Championships, Athletics Stadium, Toyama |
2022
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 8:16.86 | - | Oct 22 | Japan U18 Championships, Ehime Athletics Stadium, Matsuyama |
3000m | 8:21.44 | - | Sep 4 | Long Distance Record Meeting, Higashi Park Stadiu, Sabae |
1500m | 3:51.83 | - | Aug 3 | Japan High School Championships, Naruto Sports Park, Tokushima |
800m | 1:53.22 | - | Jul 18 | 31st Nanshin Ch., Athletics Stadium, Ina |
5000m | 15:18.26 | - | May 29 | 67th Nagano High School Championship, Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto |
1500m | 4:02.86 | - | May 27 | 67th Nagano High School Championship, Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto |
1500m | 3:57.34 | - | May 27 | 67th Nagano High School Championship, Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto |
1500m | 3:47.81 | - | Apr 23 | 294th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
2021
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:25.45 | - | Nov 14 | 292nd Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
1500m | 3:57.87 | - | Jul 28 | Japan High School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Fukui |
1500m | 4:09.78 | - | Jun 24 | Japan U20 Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka |
1500m | 4:04.69 | - | Apr 18 | 61st Nagano Spring Tournament, Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto |
3000m | 8:48.58 | - | Apr 17 | 61st Nagano Spring Tournament, Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Takayoshi Oba's 1500 m personal best?
Takayoshi Oba's 1500 m personal best is 3:40.18, set on Jul 6, 2025 in National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN).
Which events does Takayoshi Oba compete in?
Takayoshi Oba competes in the 1500 m.
How did Takayoshi Oba perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 3:41.65, set on Jun 12, 2026 in Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN). Last competition: Japanese Championships on Jun 13, 2026, 3:42.31.