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Tomoe Abe

Tomoe Abe

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateAug 13, 1971
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Weight-

Tomoe Abe is a Japan long-distance runner, born on August 13, 1971. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:36.82 in the 5000m, 33:22.99 in the 10000m, 1:11:39 in the Semi, 2:26:09 in the Marathon and 34:33 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
100 Kilometres Road
6:33:11
Marathon
2:26:09
#657 all-time
2008 season best
2:56:35
Feb 17, 2008 · Tokyo (JPN)
2008 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Record
World record · 100 Kilometres Road 6:33:11
World record
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 100 Kilometres Road 6:33:11, Marathon 2:26:09 (#657 all-time), 2008 season best 2:56:35 (Feb 17, 2008, Tokyo (JPN)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · World record (100 Kilometres Road) · 55 years old

PB

Personal bests

16:36.82
33:22.99
1:11:39
2:26:09
#657 all-time
34:33
1:07:39
6:33:11
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
Marathon
2:56:35-Feb 17, 2008
↓
Tokyo (JPN)
2002
Semi
1:11:39-Jan 6, 2002
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
2002
Marathon
2:29:16-Jan 27, 2002
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2001
5000m
16:36.82-May 13, 2001-Nobeoka (JPN)
2001
10000m
33:26.76-May 12, 2001
↑
Nobeoka (JPN)
2001
Marathon
2:27:02-Mar 11, 2001
↓
Nagoya International Women's Marathon
2000
10000m
33:22.99-May 13, 2000
↑
Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
2000
Semi
1:13:15-Jan 6, 2000
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
2000
Marathon
2:28:01-Jan 30, 2000
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2000
100Kilomet
6:33:11-Jun 25, 2000-Lake Saroma (JPN)
1999
10000m
34:29.56-May 9, 1999
↑
Kita-Kyushu (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:12:00-Jan 6, 1999
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
1999
Marathon
2:27:05-Jan 31, 1999
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1998
Semi
1:14:30-Jan 6, 1998
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
1998
Marathon
2:31:12-Aug 30, 1998
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
1997
10Kilometr
34:33-Feb 9, 1997-Karatsu (JPN)
1997
Marathon
2:45:19-Aug 9, 1997
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1996
Semi
1:12:04-Aug 4, 1996
↑
Abashiri (JPN)
1996
Marathon
2:28:00-Jan 28, 1996
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1994
20Kilometr
1:07:55-Jan 6, 1994
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
1994
Marathon
2:26:09-Jan 30, 1994
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1993
20Kilometr
1:07:39-Jan 6, 1993
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
1993
Semi
1:13:31-Oct 3, 1993
↑
Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1993
Marathon
2:26:27-Jan 31, 1993
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1992
20Kilometr
1:08:47-Jan 6, 1992
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
1991
20Kilometr
1:08:58-Jan 6, 1991
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
1990
10000m
35:23.47-Aug 10, 1990
↑
Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:56:35-Feb 17Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:11-Nov 17Tokyo Women's Marathon
Marathon
2:31:11-Mar 10Nagoya International Women's Marathon
Marathon
2:29:16-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
Semi
1:11:39-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:17-Nov 18Tokyo Marathon
5000m
16:36.82-May 13Nobeoka
10000m
33:26.76-May 12Nobeoka
5000m
16:44.15-May 3Nobeoka
Marathon
2:27:02-Mar 11Nagoya International Women's Marathon

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:21-Aug 27Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
100Kilomet
6:33:11-Jun 25Lake Saroma 100 km, Lake Saroma
10000m
33:22.99-May 13Kita-Kyushu
Marathon
2:29:09-Feb 20Senshu Marathon, Senshu
Marathon
2:28:01-Jan 30Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
Semi
1:13:15-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:45-Aug 29Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
34:29.56-May 9Kita-Kyushu
Marathon
2:27:05-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
Semi
1:12:00-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:12-Aug 30Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
Semi
1:14:30-Jan 6Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:45:19-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:45:19-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10Kilometr
34:33-Feb 910 km, Karatsu

1996

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:21-Aug 25Sapporo Marathon, Sapporo
Semi
1:12:04-Aug 4Abashiri Half Marathon, Abashiri
Marathon
2:28:00-Jan 28Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
Semi
1:12:26-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:09-Jan 30Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
20Kilometr
1:07:55-Jan 6Miyazaki

1993

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:31-Oct 3Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:31:01-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Marathon
2:31:01-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Marathon
2:26:27-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
20Kilometr
1:07:39-Jan 6Miyazaki

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:08:47-Jan 620 km, Miyazaki

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:08:58-Jan 620 km, Miyazaki

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:23.47-Aug 10Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships

Honours

🥉

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tomoe Abe's 100 Kilometres Road personal best?

Tomoe Abe's 100 Kilometres Road personal best is 6:33:11, set on Jun 25, 2000 in Lake Saroma (JPN).

Which events does Tomoe Abe compete in?

Tomoe Abe competes in the 100 Kilometres Road and Marathon.

How did Tomoe Abe perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 2:56:35, set on Feb 17, 2008 in Tokyo (JPN).

How many medals has Tomoe Abe won?

Tomoe Abe has won 1 World Championships medal.

Does Tomoe Abe hold a world record?

Yes, Tomoe Abe holds the 100 Kilometres Road world record with 6:33:11.