Yuko Kawakami
- Born
- Aug 1, 1975 (51 years old)
- Birthplace
- Uki, Japan
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
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.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:09.46
2002 season best32:18.36Apr 28, 2002 · Kobe
Personal best · Half Marathon1:09:38
As of Nov 6, 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
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2MilesCork City 19989:35.04–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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) |