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Tatsuhiko Ito
JapanActive- Born
- Mar 23, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Hamamatsu, Japan
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
Tatsuhiko Ito is a Japanese long-distance runner who has established himself as one of Japan's premier athletes in the 10,000 metres event. He represents his country at the highest levels of international athletics.
On December 4, 2020, Ito finished second to Akira Aizawa in the 10,000m race at the Japanese national championships at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, recording a time of 27:25.73. This remarkable performance saw him break the old Japanese national record alongside Aizawa, demonstrating his elite capabilities in long-distance running.
By achieving this outstanding time, Ito ran the Olympic qualifying standard and secured a place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, fulfilling a dream to compete on home soil. His record-breaking performance marked a significant milestone in Japanese athletics and established him among the nation's best distance runners.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:25.73 (#304 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:27 (#512 all-time), 2026 season best 13:43.27 (May 31, 2026, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: 22nd Nittaidai Challenge Games, May 31, 2026, 13:43.27 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:43.27 | – | May 31, 2026 | 22nd Nittaidai Challenge Games |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:13:10 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | Osaka Marathon |
| 2025 | 10000m | 27:34.98 | – | Apr 26, 2025 | 14th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:00:27 | – | Feb 9, 2025 | 53rd Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:13.56 | – | Jun 28, 2024 | Japanese Championships |
| 2024 | 10000m | 27:53.89 | – | Dec 1, 2024 | 13th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:17.65 | – | May 4, 2023 | 34th Golden Games |
| 2023 | 10000m | 27:54.64 | – | Mar 4, 2023 | The TEN |