Yuu Katou

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Born
Jan 4, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase

Yuu Katou is a Japan long-distance runner, born on January 4, 2008. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000mSt and 1000m.

His personal bests include 8:35.15 in the 3000m, 8:45.77 in the 3000mSt and 2:33.52 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:45.77
2026 season best9:27.30May 30, 2026 · Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong
2026 season best
Last competition22nd Asian U20 Athletics ChampionshipsMay 30, 2026 · 9:27.30
22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:45.77, 2026 season best 9:27.30 (May 30, 2026, Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong (HKG)) · Last competition: 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, May 30, 2026, 9:27.30 · 18 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIse 20228:35.15860 pts–
3000mStHikone 20258:45.771,054 pts–
1000mIse 20222:33.52792 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 9:27.30–May 30, 202622nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
20253000mSt 8:45.77–Oct 3, 2025Japan Games, Athletic Stadium, Hikone
20221000m 2:33.52–Sep 3, 2022Prefectural Stadium, Ise (JPN)
20223000m 8:35.15–Apr 17, 2022Prefectural Stadium, Ise (JPN)
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FAQ

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Yuu Katou's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:45.77, set on Oct 3, 2025 in Athletic Stadium, Hikone (JPN).

Yuu Katou competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 9:27.30, set on May 30, 2026 in Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong (HKG). Last competition: 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships on May 30, 2026, 9:27.30.