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Yukihiro Kitaoka

Yukihiro Kitaoka

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Birth dateNov 2, 1982
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Yukihiro Kitaoka is a Japan long-distance runner, born on November 2, 1982. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 28:51.90 in the 10000m, 1:02:17 in the Semi, 2:10:51 in the Marathon, 47:18 in the 10MilesRoa and 1:01:09 in the 20Kilometr. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:10:51
Half Marathon
1:02:17
2015 season best
2:27:03
Mar 1, 2015
2015 season best
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: Marathon 2:10:51, Half Marathon 1:02:17, 2015 season best 2:27:03 (Mar 1, 2015) · 43 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Marathon
2:27:03-Mar 1, 2015
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2014
10MilesRoa
49:19-Dec 7, 2014
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2014
Marathon
2:18:32-Mar 2, 2014
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2013
Marathon
2:19:50-Feb 10, 2013
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2012
Semi
1:05:53-May 20, 2012
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2012
Marathon
2:21:20-Mar 4, 2012
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2011
10MilesRoa
50:57-Dec 4, 2011
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2011
Marathon
2:23:11-Sep 4, 2011
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IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
2010
Semi
1:04:19-Sep 26, 2010
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2010
Marathon
2:10:51-Mar 7, 2010
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2009
10000m
28:51.90-Jul 11, 2009
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2009
10MilesRoa
47:36-Dec 6, 2009
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2009
Semi
1:02:17-Mar 15, 2009
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2008
10000m
29:36.73-Apr 26, 2008
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2008
10MilesRoa
47:20-Dec 7, 2008
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2008
Semi
1:02:40-Mar 16, 2008
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2007
10000m
28:54.93-Jul 11, 2007
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2007
10MilesRoa
47:18-Dec 9, 2007
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2007
Semi
1:03:11-Mar 11, 2007
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2006
10000m
29:02.28-Jun 17, 2006
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2006
10MilesRoa
47:38-Dec 10, 2006
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2006
Semi
1:02:23-Mar 12, 2006
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2005
10000m
29:34.73-Jun 15, 2005
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2005
10Miles
48:47.00-Dec 11, 2005--
2005
Semi
1:04:05-Mar 13, 2005
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2004
10MilesRoa
48:14-Dec 12, 2004
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2004
Semi
1:03:38-Oct 28, 2004
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2003
Semi
1:04:54-Nov 16, 2003
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2002
20Kilometr
1:01:09-Oct 20, 2002--
2002
Semi
1:06:10-Mar 10, 2002
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2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:03-Mar 1Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:19-Dec 7Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
Marathon
2:19:06-Aug 31Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:18:32-Mar 2Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu
10MilesRoa
49:31-Feb 11Himeji Castle Road Race, Himeji

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:50-Feb 10Nobeoka Marathon, Nobeoka

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:54-Jul 1Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
Semi
1:05:53-May 20Gifu Half Marathon, Gifu
Marathon
2:21:20-Mar 4Otsu Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon, Otsu

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
50:57-Dec 4Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
Marathon
2:23:11-Sep 4IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
Marathon
2:23:11-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:46-Nov 27Guangzhou Asian Games, Guangzhou
Semi
1:04:19-Sep 26Hakodate Half Marathon, Hakodate
Marathon
2:10:51-Mar 7Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:36-Dec 6Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
Semi
1:02:50-Oct 11Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
10000m
28:51.90-Jul 11Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
Semi
1:02:34-May 10Sendai International Half Marathon, Sendai
Semi
1:02:17-Mar 15Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:20-Dec 7Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
Semi
1:06:26-Oct 12Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
10000m
29:36.73-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi
1:02:40-Mar 16Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:18-Dec 9Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
10000m
28:54.93-Jul 11Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
10000m
29:28.96-Jun 17Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
Semi
1:03:11-Mar 11Yamaguchi Japanese Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:38-Dec 10Kosa International 10 Miles, Kosa
10000m
29:41.66-Oct 1Oita All-Japan Corporate Team Championships, Oita
10000m
29:02.28-Jun 17Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
10000m
29:05.27-May 14Gifu Chubu District Corporate Team Championships, Gifu
10000m
29:22.60-Apr 22Ise
Semi
1:02:23-Mar 12Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Miles
48:47.00-Dec 11Kosa International 10 Miles, Kosa
10000m
29:34.73-Jun 15Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
Semi
1:04:05-Mar 13Tachikawa Japanese Univ.Ch., Tachikawa

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:14-Dec 12Kosa 10 Miler, Kosa
Semi
1:05:38-Nov 21Half Marathon, Ageo
Semi
1:03:38-Oct 28Kumagaya

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:54-Nov 16Half Marathon, Ageo

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:01:09-Oct 20Takashimadaira Road Race, Tokyo
Semi
1:06:10-Mar 10Half Marathon, Tachikawa

Honours

🥈

Guangzhou Asian Games

Marathon

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yukihiro Kitaoka's Marathon personal best?

Yukihiro Kitaoka's Marathon personal best is 2:10:51, set on Mar 7, 2010 in Otsu (JPN).

Which events does Yukihiro Kitaoka compete in?

Yukihiro Kitaoka competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Yukihiro Kitaoka perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:27:03, set on Mar 1, 2015.