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Yukiko Okamoto

Yukiko Okamoto

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Birth dateNov 29, 1974
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Yukiko Okamoto is a Japan long-distance runner, born on November 29, 1974. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:40.41 in the 3000m, 15:27.77 in the 5000m, 32:06.42 in the 10000m, 1:09:12 in the Semi and 2:26:21 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:21
#696 all-time
Half Marathon
1:09:12
#539 all-time
2014 season best
3:08:54
Jan 26, 2014 · Osaka (JPN)
2014 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:26:21 (#696 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:12 (#539 all-time), 2014 season best 3:08:54 (Jan 26, 2014, Osaka (JPN)) · 51 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
Marathon
3:08:54-Jan 26, 2014
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Osaka (JPN)
2013
Marathon
3:05:46-Jan 27, 2013
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Osaka (JPN)
2010
Marathon
3:05:36-Jan 31, 2010
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2002
5000m
15:48.87-May 25, 2002
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2002
10000m
32:35.77-Apr 28, 2002
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2001
Marathon
2:26:21-Mar 11, 2001
↓
Nagoya International Women's Marathon
2000
5000m
15:38.27-May 27, 2000
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2000
10000m
32:06.42-Oct 8, 2000
↓
Japanese Championships
2000
Semi
1:12:20-Nov 12, 2000
↓
Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Veracruz
1999
3000m
9:40.41-Jul 3, 1999-Budapest (HUN)
1999
5000m
15:52.48-Oct 2, 1999
↓
Shizuoka (JPN)
1999
10000m
33:06.16-Apr 25, 1999
↓
Kobe (JPN)
1999
Semi
1:11:05-Jan 6, 1999
↓
Miyazaki (JPN)
1999
Marathon
2:43:53-Mar 14, 1999
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Nagoya International Women's Marathon
1998
5000m
15:48.17-Oct 3, 1998
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Konosu (JPN)
1998
10000m
32:17.40-May 5, 1998
↓
Mito (JPN)
1998
Semi
1:10:50-Sep 27, 1998
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Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1998
RoadRelay
2:25:49-Apr 18, 1998-Manaus (BRA)
1996
5000m
15:27.77-Jun 7, 1996
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Osaka (JPN)
1996
10000m
32:57.65-Jun 9, 1996
↓
Japanese Championships
1996
Semi
1:10:28-Jan 6, 1996
↓
Miyazaki (JPN)
1996
Marathon
2:30:48-Jan 28, 1996
↓
Osaka (JPN)
1995
CrossCount
21:07-Mar 25, 1995
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23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1995
10000m
32:09.76-Oct 1, 1995
↓
Toyama (JPN)
1990
CrossCount
14:54-Mar 25, 1990
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18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:08:54-Jan 26Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:07:31-Mar 10Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya
Marathon
3:05:46-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:05:36-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:35.61-Jun 7Japanese Championships, Kanazawa
5000m
15:48.87-May 25Nobeoka
10000m
32:35.77-Apr 28Kobe Hyogo Meeting, Kobe

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:21-Mar 11Nagoya International Women's Marathon

2000

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:20-Nov 12Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Veracruz
10000m
32:06.42-Oct 8Japanese Championships
5000m
15:53.95-Aug 27Shibetsu
5000m
15:49.29-Aug 19Oita
10000m
32:49.57-Aug 19Oita
5000m
15:42.18-Jun 11Tottori
10000m
32:35.76-Jun 10Tottori
5000m
15:38.27-May 27Nobeoka
10000m
32:59.59-May 13Kita-Kyushu
10000m
33:24.39-May 7Mito Japanese GP, Mito
Semi
1:09:12-Mar 12Japanese Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

1999

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:52.48-Oct 2Shizuoka Japanese Championships, Shizuoka
3000m
9:40.41-Jul 3Budapest NAP Cup, Budapest
5000m
15:55.24-May 22Nobeoka
10000m
33:09.81-May 9Kita-Kyushu
10000m
33:06.16-Apr 25Kobe
Marathon
2:43:53-Mar 14Nagoya International Women's Marathon
Semi
1:11:05-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1998

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:48.17-Oct 3Konosu
Semi
1:10:50-Sep 27Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
10000m
32:36.88-May 9Gifu
10000m
32:17.40-May 5Mito
RoadRelay
2:25:49-Apr 18Manaus
5000m
15:50.30-Apr 5Kumamoto
Semi
1:11:54-Mar 15Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:13:00-Jan 6Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1996

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:08-Jul 21Brisbane Gold Coast Half Marathon, Brisbane
10000m
32:57.65-Jun 9Japanese Championships
5000m
15:27.77-Jun 7Japanese Championships, Osaka
5000m
15:43.3HT-May 25Nobeoka
5000m
15:36.64-May 3Numazu
Semi
1:11:20-Mar 17Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
Marathon
2:30:48-Jan 28Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
Semi
1:10:28-Jan 6Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:09.76-Oct 1Toyama
CrossCount
21:07-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
14:54-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

8

Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2000
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Japanese Championships

10,000 Metres

2000
F

Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yukiko Okamoto's Marathon personal best?

Yukiko Okamoto's Marathon personal best is 2:26:21, set on Mar 11, 2001 in Nagoya (JPN), #696 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yukiko Okamoto compete in?

Yukiko Okamoto competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Yukiko Okamoto perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 3:08:54, set on Jan 26, 2014 in Osaka (JPN).