Yu Mitsuya

Birth dateDec 18, 1984

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Yu Mitsuya is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on December 18, 1984. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.32 in the 1500m, 13:18.32 in the 5000m, 27:41.10 in the 10000m, 1:02:26 in the Semi and 2:12:59 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:41.10

#572 all-time

5000 m

13:18.32

#797 all-time

2014 season best

14:14.56

Nov 3, 2014 · Fukuoka (JPN)

2014 season best

Age

41 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:41.10 (#572 all-time), 5000 m 13:18.32 (#797 all-time), 2014 season best 14:14.56 (Nov 3, 2014, Fukuoka (JPN)) · 41 years old

Personal bests

3:46.32

13:18.32

27:41.10

1:02:26

2:12:59

46:28

1:29:55

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2014	5000m	14:14.56	-	Nov 3, 2014	↓	Fukuoka (JPN)
2014	10MilesRoa	48:44	-	Dec 7, 2014	↓	Kosa (JPN)
2013	10MilesRoa	48:24	-	Dec 1, 2013	↓	Kosa (JPN)
2012	5000m	13:45.45	-	May 12, 2012	↓	Nobeoka (JPN)
2012	10000m	28:47.62	-	May 19, 2012	↓	Kitakyushu (JPN)
2012	10MilesRoa	47:51	-	Feb 12, 2012	↓	Karatsu (JPN)
2011	5000m	13:53.31	-	May 28, 2011	↓	Nobeoka (JPN)
2011	Semi	1:06:56	-	Jul 3, 2011	↓	Sapporo (JPN)
2010	1500m	3:46.32	-	May 15, 2010	↑	Kitakyushu (JPN)
2010	5000m	13:52.36	-	May 3, 2010	↓	Shizuoka (JPN)
2010	10000m	28:20.61	-	Jun 17, 2010	↓	Fugokawa (JPN)
2010	10MilesRoa	48:23	-	Oct 3, 2010	↓	Omuta (JPN)
2010	Marathon	2:12:59	-	Feb 7, 2010	-	Beppu (JPN)
2009	5000m	13:38.01	-	Jul 15, 2009	↓	Kitami (JPN)
2009	10000m	28:40.22	-	Sep 25, 2009	↓	Okayama (JPN)
2009	10MilesRoa	47:04	-	Feb 8, 2009	↓	Karatsu (JPN)
2009	Semi	1:04:12	-	Jul 5, 2009	↓	Sapporo (JPN)
2009	30Kilometr	1:29:55	-	Feb 22, 2009	-	Kumamoto (JPN)
2008	5000m	13:44.06	-	Jun 11, 2008	↓	Fukagawa (JPN)
2008	10000m	27:58.63	-	Jun 26, 2008	↓	Kawasaki (JPN)
2008	10MilesRoa	46:49	-	Dec 7, 2008	↓	Kosa (JPN)
2007	5000m	13:18.32	-	May 26, 2007	↓	Nobeoka (JPN)
2007	10000m	28:36.40	-	Dec 2, 2007	↓	Isahaya (JPN)
2007	10MilesRoa	47:21	-	Dec 9, 2007	↓	Kosa (JPN)
2005	5000m	13:31.30	-	May 21, 2005	↓	Nobeoka (JPN)
2005	10000m	27:41.10	-	Jun 29, 2005	↓	Fukagawa (JPN)
2005	10MilesRoa	46:28	-	Dec 11, 2005	↓	Kosa (JPN)
2004	5000m	13:42.97	-	Sep 26, 2004	↓	Niigata (JPN)
2004	10000m	28:00.23	-	Apr 24, 2004	↓	Kobe (JPN)
2004	CrossCount	39:20	-	Mar 21, 2004	↓	32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2004	10MilesRoa	48:03	-	Oct 17, 2004	↓	Ashiya (JPN)
2004	Semi	1:02:26	-	Jul 4, 2004	↓	Sapporo (JPN)
2003	1500m	3:46.80	-	Apr 20, 2003	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2003	5000m	13:52.87	-	May 24, 2003	↓	Nobeoka (JPN)
2003	10000m	28:23.40	-	Nov 29, 2003	↓	Nagasaki (JPN)
2003	10MilesRoa	48:15	-	Oct 13, 2003	↓	Omuta (JPN)
2002	1500m	3:49.99	-	Oct 21, 2002	↑	Haruno (JPN)
2002	5000m	14:01.42	-	Oct 23, 2002	↓	Haruno (JPN)
2002	CrossCount	25:16	-	Mar 24, 2002	↓	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

2014

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	48:44	-	Dec 7	Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
5000m	14:14.56	-	Nov 3	Fukuoka West Japan Carnival, Fukuoka
10MilesRoa	49:46	-	Sep 28	Fukuoka Prefecture Championships, Omuta

2013

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	48:24	-	Dec 1	Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa

2012

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	29:36.05	-	Dec 8	Kumamoto Distance Time Trials, Kumamoto
5000m	14:07.44	-	Jun 2	Kitakyushu
10000m	28:47.62	-	May 19	Kitakyushu Kyushu Jitsugyodan Ch., Kitakyushu
5000m	13:45.45	-	May 12	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m	28:49.61	-	May 3	Nobeoka Time Trials, Nobeoka
5000m	13:50.27	-	Apr 29	Miyazaki Nobeoka Spring Time Trials, Miyazaki
10MilesRoa	47:51	-	Feb 12	Karatsu 10-Miler, Karatsu

2011

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:06:56	-	Jul 3	Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m	13:53.31	-	May 28	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	13:57.24	-	Apr 29	Nobeoka Spring Time Trials, Nobeoka

2010

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	48:23	-	Oct 3	Omuta 10 Miles, Omuta
10000m	28:24.93	-	Sep 24	Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
5000m	14:08.8HT	-	Sep 11	Umi
10000m	28:20.61	-	Jun 17	Fugokawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fugokawa
5000m	14:05.26	-	Jun 6	Japanese Championships
1500m	3:46.32	-	May 15	Kitakyushu
5000m	13:52.36	-	May 3	Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
10000m	28:53.42	-	Apr 25	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m	14:12.52	-	Apr 10	Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto
Marathon	2:12:59	-	Feb 7	Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, Beppu

2009

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:40.22	-	Sep 25	Okayama
5000m	13:38.01	-	Jul 15	Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
Semi	1:04:12	-	Jul 5	Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m	13:59.15	-	Apr 30	Nobeoka
30Kilometr	1:29:55	-	Feb 22	Kumamoto Kumanichi 30K, Kumamoto
10MilesRoa	47:04	-	Feb 8	Karatsu 10-Miler, Karatsu

2008

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:49	-	Dec 7	Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
10MilesRoa	48:02	-	Oct 5	Fukuoka Prefecture Championships, Omuta
10000m	28:35.37	-	Sep 26	Yamagata Corporate Ch., Yamagata
5000m	13:59.32	-	Jun 28	Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
10000m	27:58.63	-	Jun 26	Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
5000m	13:44.06	-	Jun 11	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
10000m	28:12.40	-	Jun 1	Niigata
10000m	28:05.45	-	May 17	-

2007

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	47:21	-	Dec 9	Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
10000m	28:36.40	-	Dec 2	Isahaya
5000m	14:07.38	-	Aug 30	IAAF World Championships
5000m	14:07.38	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:55.98	-	Jun 29	Japanese Championships
5000m	13:18.32	-	May 26	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	13:36.75	-	Apr 29	Nobeoka

2005

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	46:28	-	Dec 11	Kosa International 10 Miles, Kosa
10MilesRoa	48:00	-	Oct 16	Fukuoka Prefecture Championships, Omuta
10000m	27:57.67	-	Aug 8	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m	27:57.67	-	Aug 6	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m	27:41.10	-	Jun 29	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yu Mitsuya's 10 000 m personal best?

Yu Mitsuya's 10 000 m personal best is 27:41.10, set on Jun 29, 2005 in Fukagawa (JPN), #572 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yu Mitsuya compete in?

Yu Mitsuya competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Yu Mitsuya perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 14:14.56, set on Nov 3, 2014 in Fukuoka (JPN).