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Yusei Tainaka

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Birth dateAug 14, 2004
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Yusei Tainaka is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 14, 2004. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.10 in the 1500m, 8:52.57 in the 3000m, 14:14.50 in the 5000m, 29:37.41 in the 10000m and 1:02:13 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:02:13
2026 season best
1:02:13
Feb 1, 2026 · Marugame (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Selection Meeting for 58th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
May 4, 2026 · 30:01.91
Selection Meeting for 58th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Half Marathon 1:02:13, 2026 season best 1:02:13 (Feb 1, 2026, Marugame (JPN)) · Last competition: Selection Meeting for 58th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka, May 4, 2026, 30:01.91 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:48.10
3000m
8:52.57
14:14.50
29:37.41
1:02:13
9:42.68
30Kilometr
1:39:36

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10000m
30:01.91-May 4, 2026
↓
Selection Meeting for 58th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
2026
Semi
1:02:13-Feb 1, 2026
↑
78th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon
2025
5000m
14:14.50-Apr 5, 2025
↑
The 58th Tokyo Big6 Track Field League, Keio Univ. Hiyoshi Athletics Field, Yokohama - Open Event
2025
10000m
29:37.41-May 24, 2025
↓
Selection Meeting for 57th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
2025
Semi
1:04:02-Oct 18, 2025
↑
The 102nd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
2024
Semi
1:05:52-Nov 17, 2024
↑
Ageo City Half Marathon, Ageo
2024
30Kilometr
1:39:36-Feb 18, 2024-56th The Ohme 30&10km Road Race
2023
1500m
3:54.46-Apr 2, 2023
↓
The 56th Tokyo Big6 Track Field League, National Stadium, Tokyo - Open Event
2022
1500m
3:48.10-Jul 16, 2022
↓
Kashihara Park Athletic Field, Kashihara (JPN)
2022
3000m
8:52.57-Apr 10, 2022-Suooshimacho Field, Suooshima (JPN)
2022
5000m
14:52.41-Jun 4, 2022
↑
Ojiyama Athletic Field, Otsu (JPN)
2021
3000mSt
9:42.68-Jun 18, 2021-Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe (JPN)
2021
5000m
14:36.74-Oct 9, 2021
↑
Yashima Stadium, Takamatsu (JPN)

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:52-Nov 17Ageo City Half Marathon, Ageo
Semi
1:06:07-Mar 1027th All Japan University Men's Half Marathon Championship
30Kilometr
1:39:36-Feb 1856th The Ohme 30&10km Road Race

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:06.04-Sep 18298th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
1500m
3:56.10-Aug 3Japan High School Championships, Naruto Sports Park, Tokushima
1500m
3:48.10-Jul 161st Long-Distance Training Meeting, Kashihara Park Athletic Field, Kashihara
5000m
14:52.41-Jun 4Spring High School Athletic Meet, Ojiyama Athletic Field, Otsu
1500m
3:53.19-Jun 2Spring High School Athletic Meet, Ojiyama Athletic Field, Otsu
1500m
3:49.63-May 7295th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
3000m
8:52.57-Apr 10Season Meeting, Suooshimacho Field, Suooshima

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:36.74-Oct 9Night Game Trial, Yashima Stadium, Takamatsu
5000m
14:59.52-Sep 1954th Kinki High School Youth vs. School Championships, Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto
3000mSt
9:42.68-Jun 1874th Kinki High School vs. School Championships, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yusei Tainaka's Half Marathon personal best?

Yusei Tainaka's Half Marathon personal best is 1:02:13, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Marugame (JPN).

Which events does Yusei Tainaka compete in?

Yusei Tainaka competes in the Half Marathon.

How did Yusei Tainaka perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:02:13, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Marugame (JPN). Last competition: Selection Meeting for 58th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka on May 4, 2026, 30:01.91.