Takeshi Okada

Birth dateAug 6, 1996

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Takeshi Okada is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 6, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.06 in the 1500m, 4:08.44 in the Mile, 8:26.80 in the 3000m, 14:49.26 in the 5000m and 2:18:23 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:49.35

2000 Metres Short Track

5:41.89

2022 season best

3:52.65

Jul 3, 2022 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)

2022 season best

Age

30 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:49.35, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:41.89, 2022 season best 3:52.65 (Jul 3, 2022, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · 30 years old

Personal bests

3:48.06

4:08.44

8:26.80

14:49.26

2:18:23

8:49.35

5:41.89

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2022	1500m	3:52.65	-	Jul 3, 2022	↑	NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022	Marathon	2:20:06	-	Mar 6, 2022	↑	Tokyo Marathon
2020	Marathon	2:18:23	-	Mar 1, 2020	↑	Tokyo Marathon
2019	1500m	3:48.06	-	Mar 16, 2019	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)
2019	Mile	4:08.44	-	Feb 15, 2019	-	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019	2000Metres	5:41.89	-	Mar 2, 2019	-	Berkeley, CA (USA)
2019	3000m	8:26.80	-	Feb 23, 2019	↑	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019	3000mSt	8:49.35	-	Mar 29, 2019	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2019	Marathon	2:19:02	-	Mar 3, 2019	↑	Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
2018	3000mSt	8:53.80	-	May 12, 2018	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2018	Marathon	2:27:42	-	Feb 25, 2018	↑	Tokyo Marathon
2017	1500m	3:54.08	-	Apr 28, 2017	↑	Berkeley, CA (USA)
2017	3000mSt	8:53.35	-	Apr 22, 2017	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2017	5000m	15:04.28	-	Jan 27, 2017	↓	Seattle UW Invitational
2017	Marathon	2:20:43	-	Feb 26, 2017	↑	Tokyo (JPN)
2016	1500m	3:51.45	-	Apr 9, 2016	↑	Berkeley, CA (USA)
2016	5000m	14:49.26	-	Apr 1, 2016	↓	San Francisco, CA (USA)
2014	1500m	3:56.95	-	Jul 30, 2014	↑	Yamanashi (JPN)
2013	3000m	8:27.06	-	Jul 14, 2013	↑	IAAF World Youth Championships

2022

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:52.65	-	Jul 3	297th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Marathon	2:20:06	-	Mar 6	Tokyo Marathon

2020

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:18:23	-	Mar 1	Tokyo Marathon

2019

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:15.90	-	Jun 30	103rd Japan Championships
3000mSt	9:15.90	-	Jun 27	103rd Japan Championships
3000mSt	9:22.15	-	May 24	NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
Mile	4:18.56	-	Apr 27	Brutus Hamilton Challenge, Berkeley, CA
3000mSt	9:02.75	-	Apr 19	Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events
3000mSt	8:58.89	-	Apr 6	The Big Meet, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	8:49.35	-	Mar 29	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	3:48.06	-	Mar 16	Hornet Invitational, Sacramento, CA
Marathon	2:19:02	-	Mar 3	Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
2000Metres	5:41.89	-	Mar 2	CAL Opener, Berkeley, CA
Mile	4:10.73	-	Feb 23	Mountain Pacific Conference Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m	8:26.80	-	Feb 23	Mountain Pacific Conference Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:08.44	-	Feb 15	UW Last Chance College Elite, Seattle, WA (i)

2018

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:10.41	-	May 25	Sacramento NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
3000mSt	8:53.80	-	May 12	Palo Alto Pac-12 Ch., Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	9:29.15	-	Apr 21	Palo Alto Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	9:12.43	-	Apr 7	Berkeley Big Meet, Berkeley, CA
3000mSt	9:26.72	-	Mar 30	Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
Marathon	2:27:42	-	Feb 25	Tokyo Marathon

2017

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:16.94	-	May 26	Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX
3000mSt	8:59.66	-	May 13	Eugene Pac-12 Ch., Eugene, OR
1500m	3:54.08	-	Apr 28	Berkeley Brutus Hamilton Open, Berkeley, CA
3000mSt	8:53.35	-	Apr 22	Palo Alto Stanford Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	9:22.02	-	Apr 8	Palo Alto The Big Meet, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	9:08.07	-	Mar 31	San Francisco State Distance Carnival, San Francisco, CA
1500m	3:55.33	-	Mar 4	Berkeley Cal Opener, Berkeley, CA
Marathon	2:20:43	-	Feb 26	Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
5000m	15:04.28	-	Jan 28	Seattle UW Invitational
5000m	15:04.28	-	Jan 27	Seattle UW Invitational

2016

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:51.99	-	May 15	Seattle Pac 12 Ch., Seattle, WA
1500m	4:14.25	-	May 14	Seattle Pac 12 Ch., Seattle, WA
1500m	3:51.45	-	Apr 9	Berkeley The Big Meet -Cal vs. Stanford, Berkeley, CA
5000m	14:49.26	-	Apr 1	San Francisco State Distance Carnival, San Francisco, CA

2014

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:56.95	-	Jul 30	Yamanashi Japaneese High School Championships, Yamanashi

2013

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:27.06	-	Jul 14	IAAF World Youth Championships
3000m	8:31.68	-	Jul 11	IAAF World Youth Championships
3000m	8:27.06	-	Jul 11	IAAF World Youth Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Takeshi Okada's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Takeshi Okada's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:49.35, set on Mar 29, 2019 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Which events does Takeshi Okada compete in?

Takeshi Okada competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Takeshi Okada perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 3:52.65, set on Jul 3, 2022 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).