Tenka Taninaka

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Born
Jul 24, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles

Tenka Taninaka is a Japan sprinter, born on July 24, 2006. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 100mH.

Her personal bests include 12.13 in the 100m, 25.36 in the 200m, 13.41 in the 100mH, 46.39 in the 4x100m and 3:44.49 in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 100 m hurdles13.41
2026 season best13.89Apr 24, 2026 · Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
2026 season best
Personal best · 60 m hurdles8.66
Last competition95th Japan Inter-University Athletics ChampionshipsSep 5, 2026 · 14.01
95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 100 m hurdles 13.41, 60 m hurdles 8.66, 2026 season best 13.89 (Apr 24, 2026, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (JPN)) · Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Sep 5, 2026, 14.01 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mKitakyushu 2021Japan 100 m all-time list12.13*966 pts––
200mKumamoto 2023Japan 200 m all-time list25.36909 pts––
100mHKagoshima 2023Japan 100 m hurdles all-time list13.41*1,095 pts–#873
4x100mSaga 2023Japan 4 × 100 m all-time list46.39––
4x400mUtsunomiya 2026Japan 4 × 400 m all-time list3:44.49––
60mHIndoorOsaka 20248.661,015 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 12.54-0.5May 3, 20261st SANO Sprint
2026100mH 13.89-0.2Apr 24, 2026All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
2026200m 25.44+0.0May 3, 20261st SANO Sprint
20264x400m 3:44.49–May 23, 2026The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
2025100m 12.46+0.9May 9, 2025The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
2025100mH 13.77+1.3Sep 27, 2025Japanese U20 Championships, Kusanagi Athletic Stadium, Shizuoka
20254x100m 46.51–Jun 5, 202594th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
202460mH Indoor8.66–Feb 3, 20242024 Japan Indoor Meet - U20 & U18
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tenka Taninaka's 100 m hurdles personal best is 13.41, set on Oct 16, 2023 in Prefectural Stadium, Kagoshima (JPN).

Tenka Taninaka competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 13.89, set on Apr 24, 2026 in Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (JPN). Last competition: 95th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Sep 5, 2026, 14.01.