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Yutaro Niinae
JPNMenBirth dateFeb 6, 2001
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Yutaro Niinae is a Japan long-distance runner, born on February 6, 2001. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and 3000mSt.
His personal bests include 13:33.73 in the 5000m, 29:15.22 in the 10000m and 8:19.54 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Key facts
5000 m
13:33.73
Last competition
72. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial
Sep 18, 2026 · 8:26.72
Age
25 years old
As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.54 (#350 all-time), 5000 m 13:33.73, 2026 season best 8:22.62 (Jun 12, 2026, Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: 72. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Sep 18, 2026, 8:26.72 · 25 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 8:22.62 | - | Jun 12, 2026 | ↑ | Japanese Championships |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 8:19.54 | - | Aug 9, 2025 | ↑ | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:54.31 | - | Oct 5, 2025 | ↑ | 17th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 29:06 | - | Feb 22, 2025 | ↓ | Japanese Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 2.0km |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 8:20.36 | - | Sep 29, 2024 | ↑ | Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2024, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:33.73 | - | Jun 1, 2024 | ↑ | The 9th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 23:18 | - | Mar 30, 2024 | ↓ | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 8:34.92 | - | Jun 2, 2023 | ↑ | Japanese Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:54.37 | - | Jul 15, 2023 | ↑ | Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 8:39.63 | - | Jul 9, 2022 | ↑ | Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa (JPN) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:52.15 | - | May 4, 2022 | ↑ | 33rd Golden Games |
| 2022 | 10000m | 29:17.15 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↓ | Athletics Stadium, Konosu (JPN) |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 8:56.45 | - | Apr 11, 2021 | ↑ | Gotaiten Memorial Field, Omuta (JPN) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:02.16 | - | Jul 7, 2021 | ↑ | Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa (JPN) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 31:41.90 | - | Jun 19, 2021 | ↓ | Gion Stadium, Sagamihara (JPN) |
| 2020 | 3000mSt | 8:54.72 | - | Sep 11, 2020 | ↑ | Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:05.82 | - | Oct 17, 2020 | ↑ | Athletics Stadium, Hadano (JPN) |
| 2020 | 10000m | 29:15.22 | - | Dec 5, 2020 | ↓ | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 9:24.41 | - | May 25, 2019 | ↑ | Sagamihara (JPN) |
2026
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:26.72 | - | Sep 18 | 72. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial |
3000mSt | 8:22.62 | - | Jun 12 | Japanese Championships |
3000mSt | 8:33.42 | - | May 9 | 70th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
3000mSt | 8:23.60 | - | Apr 29 | 60th Oda Mikio Memorial |
3000mSt | 8:29.92 | - | Apr 11 | 34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet |
3000mSt | 8:33.77 | - | Mar 14 | Adelaide Invitational |
3000mSt | 8:33.77 | - | Mar 13 | Adelaide Invitational |
2025
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | DNF | - | Nov 30 | 19th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
5000m | 13:54.31 | - | Oct 5 | 17th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
3000mSt | 8:19.54 | - | Aug 9 | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
3000mSt | 8:28.56 | - | Jul 4 | Japanese Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
3000mSt | 8:24.41 | - | May 29 | 26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
3000mSt | 8:24.41 | - | May 28 | 26th Asian Athletics Championships, Gumi Civic Stadium, Gumi |
3000mSt | 8:25.43 | - | Apr 29 | 59th Oda Mikio Memorial, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima |
3000mSt | 8:26.69 | - | Apr 12 | 33rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto |
CrossCount | 29:06 | - | Feb 22 | Japanese Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 2.0km |
2024
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | DNF | - | Oct 5 | 25th Chubu Area Corporate Teams Championships |
3000mSt | 8:20.36 | - | Sep 29 | Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2024, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata |
3000mSt | 8:29.17 | - | Sep 22 | 72nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi |
5000m | DNF | - | Jul 20 | Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose |
3000mSt | 8:25.45 | - | Jun 28 | Japanese Championships |
3000mSt | 8:25.45 | - | Jun 27 | Japanese Championships |
5000m | 13:33.73 | - | Jun 1 | The 9th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
3000mSt | 8:39.27 | - | May 11 | 68th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu |
3000mSt | 8:28.54 | - | Apr 29 | 58th Oda Mikio Memorial |
3000mSt | 8:33.43 | - | Apr 21 | 72nd Hyogo Relay Carnival |
CrossCount | 23:18 | - | Mar 30 | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |
3000mSt | 8:42.49 | - | Mar 2 | Canberra Track Classic, AIS Athletics Track, Canberra |
2023
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:35.51 | - | Oct 13 | National Sports Festival |
3000mSt | 8:43.19 | - | Sep 24 | 71st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
3000mSt | 8:43.19 | - | Sep 23 | 71st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
5000m | 13:54.37 | - | Jul 15 | Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose |
5000m | 13:58.22 | - | Jun 11 | 3rd Nittaidai Challenge Games |
5000m | 13:58.22 | - | Jun 10 | 3rd Nittaidai Challenge Games |
3000mSt | 8:34.92 | - | Jun 2 | Japanese Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka |
3000mSt | 8:34.92 | - | Jun 1 | Japanese Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka |
3000mSt | 8:48.09 | - | May 14 | 67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
3000mSt | 8:48.09 | - | May 13 | 67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
2022
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:24.08 | - | Oct 22 | 99th Heisei International University Long Distance Competition, Athletics Stadium, Konosu |
3000mSt | 8:39.63 | - | Jul 9 | 5th Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa |
5000m | 14:14.08 | - | Jul 6 | Hokuren Distance Challenge, Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa |
5000m | 13:52.15 | - | May 4 | 33rd Golden Games |
5000m | 13:55.61 | - | Apr 10 | 1st Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa |
10000m | 29:17.15 | - | Feb 26 | 93rd Heisei Kokusai University Long Distance Competition, Athletics Stadium, Konosu |
2021
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:08.92 | - | Sep 19 | 90th Japan Student vs. School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya |
5000m | 14:02.16 | - | Jul 7 | Hokuren Distance Challenge, Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa |
10000m | 31:41.90 | - | Jun 19 | 53rd All Japan University Ekiden Kanto Selection Meeting, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara |
3000mSt | 8:56.45 | - | Apr 11 | 74th All Kyushu Intercity Tournament, Gotaiten Memorial Field, Omuta |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:15.22 | - | Dec 5 | 282nd Nittadai(NSSU) Distance Meet, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama |
5000m | 14:05.82 | - | Oct 17 | 12th Tokai University Competition, Athletics Stadium, Hadano |
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Honours
🥈
202526th Asian Athletics Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
🥈
202526th Asian Athletics Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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202445th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Yutaro Niinae's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Yutaro Niinae's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:19.54, set on Aug 9, 2025 in Putbosstadion, Oordegem (BEL), #350 on the all-time list.
Which events does Yutaro Niinae compete in?
Yutaro Niinae competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.
How did Yutaro Niinae perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 8:22.62, set on Jun 12, 2026 in Municipal Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya (JPN). Last competition: 72. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial on Sep 18, 2026, 8:26.72.