Yuko Kawakami

JPNWomen

Birth dateAug 1, 1975

BirthplaceUki, Japan

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Yuko Kawakami (川上優子, Kawakami Yūko; born 1 August 1975 in Kumamoto) is a retired Japanese long-distance runner.

She finished fifteenth in 5000 metres at the 1997 World Championships.

In 10,000 metres she finished seventh at the 1996 Summer Olympics, won the bronze medal at the East Asian Games and the gold medal at the 1998 Asian Games, finished twelfth at the 1999 World Championships and tenth at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She also finished 36th at the 1995 World Cross Country Championships, and fourth with the Japanese team.

Key facts

10 000 m

31:09.46

#204 all-time

Half Marathon

1:09:38

#683 all-time

2002 season best

32:18.36

Apr 28, 2002 · Kobe (JPN)

2002 season best

Age

51 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 31:09.46 (#204 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:38 (#683 all-time), 2002 season best 32:18.36 (Apr 28, 2002, Kobe (JPN)) · 51 years old

Personal bests

8:55.8HT

15:17.34

31:09.46

1:09:38

2:34:09

9:35.04

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2002	5000m	15:37.50	-	May 25, 2002	↓	Nobeoka (JPN)
2002	10000m	32:18.36	-	Apr 28, 2002	↓	Kobe (JPN)
2002	Semi	1:09:38	-	Mar 10, 2002	↑	Yamaguchi (JPN)
2000	5000m	15:23.59	-	May 13, 2000	↓	Osaka (JPN)
2000	10000m	31:09.46	-	Jul 1, 2000	↓	Brunswick, ME (USA)
1999	5000m	15:25.01	-	May 3, 1999	↓	Shizuoka (JPN)
1999	10000m	31:43.01	-	Apr 25, 1999	↓	Kobe (JPN)
1999	Semi	1:10:33	-	Jan 6, 1999	↑	Miyazaki (JPN)
1999	Marathon	2:34:09	-	Mar 14, 1999	-	Nagoya International Women's Marathon
1998	3000m	8:55.8h	-	Jun 27, 1998	-	Cork City (IRL)
1998	2Miles	9:35.04	-	Jun 27, 1998	-	Cork City (IRL)
1998	5000m	15:24.16	-	Jul 1, 1998	↓	Turku (FIN)
1998	10000m	31:39.35	-	Jun 12, 1998	↓	Naruto (JPN)
1997	5000m	15:17.34	-	May 10, 1997	↓	Osaka (JPN)
1997	10000m	31:26.67	-	Oct 5, 1997	↓	Japanese Championships
1997	Semi	1:11:30	-	Jan 6, 1997	↑	Miyazaki (JPN)
1996	5000m	15:27.77	-	Oct 4, 1996	↓	Kagoshima (JPN)
1996	10000m	31:20.19	-	Jun 9, 1996	↓	Japanese Championships
1996	Semi	1:10:40	-	Jan 6, 1996	↑	Miyazaki (JPN)
1995	CrossCount	21:31	-	Mar 25, 1995	-	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	33:28.40	-	Jun 7	Japanese Championships, Kanazawa
5000m	15:37.50	-	May 25	Nobeoka
10000m	32:18.36	-	Apr 28	Kobe Hyogo Meeting, Kobe
Semi	1:09:38	-	Mar 10	Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi

2000

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	31:27.44	-	Sep 30	The XXVII Olympic Games
10000m	32:36.60	-	Sep 27	The XXVII Olympic Games
10000m	32:36.60	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
10000m	31:27.44	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
5000m	15:38.68	-	Sep 9	Yokohama Taiyo Giken Super Meet, Yokohama
10000m	32:55.60	-	Jul 29	Brisbane
10000m	31:09.46	-	Jul 1	Brunswick New Balance, Brunswick, ME
5000m	15:23.59	-	May 13	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m	15:28.79	-	May 3	Shizuoka
10000m	31:47.28	-	Apr 23	Kobe Hyogo Meeting, Kobe
5000m	15:39.55	-	Apr 9	Kumamoto

1999

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:27.66	-	Oct 27	Kumamoto National Games, Kumamoto
10000m	32:09.97	-	Oct 3	Shizuoka Japanese Championships, Shizuoka
10000m	32:19.02	-	Aug 26	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
10000m	32:19.02	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m	15:44.43	-	Jul 11	Miyazaki
10000m	32:05.71	-	Jun 13	Gifu
5000m	15:25.01	-	May 3	Shizuoka
10000m	31:43.01	-	Apr 25	Kobe
Marathon	2:34:09	-	Mar 14	Nagoya International Women's Marathon
Semi	1:10:33	-	Jan 6	Miyazaki Half Marathon, Miyazaki

1998

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	32:01.25	-	Dec 14	Bangkok Asian Games, Bangkok
5000m	15:31.81	-	Oct 4	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
10000m	32:39.64	-	Oct 2	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
5000m	15:43.07	-	Sep 19	Tokyo '98 Toto International, Tokyo
10000m	32:52.11	-	Aug 22	Kumamoto
5000m	15:24.16	-	Jul 1	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
2Miles	9:35.04	-	Jun 27	Cork City '98, Cork City
3000m	8:55.8HT	-	Jun 27	Cork City '98, Cork City
10000m	32:05.49	-	Jun 20	Lisbon Meeting Int. de Santo António, Lisboa
10000m	31:39.35	-	Jun 14	Naruto
10000m	31:39.35	-	Jun 12	-
5000m	15:26.44	-	May 23	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	15:29.82	-	May 9	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m	15:35.33	-	May 3	Shizuoka Highlight, Shizuoka
10000m	32:07.76	-	Apr 26	Kobe
5000m	15:30.60	-	Apr 5	Kumamoto

1997

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:33.43	-	Oct 29	Osaka
10000m	31:26.67	-	Oct 5	Japanese Championships
5000m	15:45.48	-	Aug 9	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m	15:32.71	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m	15:45.48	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m	15:32.71	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10000m	33:02.25	-	May 15	Busan 2nd East Asian Games, Busan
5000m	15:17.34	-	May 10	Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
Semi	1:11:30	-	Jan 6	Half Marathon, Miyazaki

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yuko Kawakami's 10 000 m personal best?

Yuko Kawakami's 10 000 m personal best is 31:09.46, set on Jul 1, 2000 in Brunswick, ME (USA), #204 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yuko Kawakami compete in?

Yuko Kawakami competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Yuko Kawakami perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 32:18.36, set on Apr 28, 2002 in Kobe (JPN).