Takeyuki Nakayama

Takeyuki Nakayama

Born
Dec 20, 1959 (66 years old)
Birthplace
Ikeda, Japan
Events
10 000 m · Marathon

Takeyuki Nakayama (中山 竹通, Nakayama Takeyuki; born December 20, 1959 in Ikeda, Nagano) is a former Japanese world-class marathon runner.

He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, South Korea (gold medal).

Nakayama's notable marathon wins include Fukuoka Marathon (1984, 1987), the Seoul marathon (1985), and the Tokyo marathon (1990). In 1985 Nakayama set the 2nd record in the world from the 1st World Cup Marathon (2:08:15). As of 2007, Nakayama is a coach at the Aichi Seiko Track Team.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:35.33
1994 season best2:13:11Apr 24, 1994 · Paris
Personal best · Marathon2:08:15

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:35.33 (#460 all-time), Marathon 2:08:15 (#823 all-time), 1994 season best 2:13:11 (Apr 24, 1994, Paris (FRA)) · 66 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mOslo 198513:43.801,055 pts–
10000mHelsinki 198727:35.331,171 pts#460
MarathonHiroshima 19852:08:151,162 pts#823
30KilometrNagoya 19891:29:52–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1994Marathon 2:13:11–Apr 24, 1994Paris (FRA)
1992Marathon 2:10:25–Feb 9, 1992Tokyo (JPN)
1991Marathon 2:09:12–Feb 3, 1991Oita (JPN)
1990Marathon 2:10:57–Feb 12, 1990Tokyo (JPN)
198930Kilometr 1:29:52–Mar 5, 1989Nagoya (JPN)
1989Marathon 2:15:01–Apr 23, 1989München (GER)
198810000m 28:01.74–Jul 2, 1988Oslo (NOR)
1988Marathon 2:11:05–Oct 2, 1988Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Takeyuki Nakayama's 10 000 m personal best is 27:35.33, set on Jul 2, 1987 in Helsinki (FIN), #460 on the all-time list.

Takeyuki Nakayama competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

1994 season best: 2:13:11, set on Apr 24, 1994 in Paris (FRA).