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Yurika Nakamura
- Born
- Apr 1, 1986 (40 years old)
- Birthplace
- Fukuchiyama, Japan
- Events
- 10 000 m · Marathon
Yurika Nakamura (中村 友梨香, Nakamura Yurika) (born 1 April 1986 in Fukuchiyama) is a Japanese long-distance runner. Nakamura grew up in the Hyōgo Prefecture. She finished seventh at the 2006 World Road Running Championships, helping the Japanese team win the bronze medal in the team competition. In 2008, she won the Nagoya Marathon in her marathon debut. In the 2008 Summer Olympics marathon, she finished 13th. She won the 2009 Sapporo Half Marathon title with a time of 1:09:20.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:31.95
2012 season best34:44.39May 19, 2012 · Hiroshima
Personal best · Marathon2:25:51
As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 31:31.95 (#374 all-time), Marathon 2:25:51 (#603 all-time), 2012 season best 34:44.39 (May 19, 2012, Hiroshima (JPN)) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5000m | 16:14.48 | – | Oct 21, 2012 | Itami (JPN) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 34:44.39 | – | May 19, 2012 | Hiroshima (JPN) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:12:10 | – | Sep 4, 2011 | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:41:22 | – | Apr 17, 2011 | London Marathon |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:46.19 | – | Jun 6, 2010 | Japanese Championships |
| 2010 | 10000m | 33:39.69 | – | May 15, 2010 | Miyoshi (JPN) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 34:02 | – | Dec 23, 2010 | Okayama (JPN) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:30:40 | – | Apr 19, 2010 | Boston Marathon |