Nozomi Tanaka (田中 希実, Tanaka Nozomi; born 4 September 1999) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specializes in…
Nozomi Tanaka (田中 希実, Tanaka Nozomi; born 4 September 1999) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specializes in middle and long-distance running. She is the current Japanese record holder in the women's 1000 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres, and 5000 metres. She also holds the Asian Area records in many indoor events, such as the 1000 metres, 3000 metres, and 5000 metres. Tanaka represented Japan at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in the 5000 metres, and at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, competing in the 1500m and 5000m. In November 2024, it was announced that she had signed up for the inaugural season of the Michael Johnson founded Grand Slam Track.
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Yuri Kanō (加納 由理, Kanō Yuri; born 27 October 1978 in Takasago) is a Japanese athlete who specialises in long distance…
Yuri Kanō (加納 由理, Kanō Yuri; born 27 October 1978 in Takasago) is a Japanese athlete who specialises in long distance running, including the marathon. Her first major medal came at the Summer Universiade, where she won the silver in the 10,000 metres race. She changed to focus on road running and after successful appearances in ekiden competitions, she won her first marathon in 2007 – the Hokkaido Marathon. Representing an independent athletics club she took part in the New York City Marathon and the London Marathon in 2009. She competed at the World Championships in Athletics for the first time that year, and ended the World Championship marathon race in seventh place. She won a silver in the half marathon event at the 2009 East Asian Games and won her first major domestic marathon race soon after, taking the Nagoya Marathon in a time of 2:27:11.
Masumi Aya (綾 真澄, Aya Masumi; born 1 January 1980) is a Japanese hammer thrower. Her personal best throw is 67.26…
Masumi Aya (綾 真澄, Aya Masumi; born 1 January 1980) is a Japanese hammer thrower. Her personal best throw is 67.26 metres, achieved in August 2006 in Toyama.
Reiko Tosa (土佐 礼子, Tosa Reiko; born 11 June 1976) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon…
Reiko Tosa (土佐 礼子, Tosa Reiko; born 11 June 1976) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. She was born in Matsuyama, Ehime.
Seikan Oki (大木 正幹, Ōki Seikan; 14 January 1907 – 19 October 2000) was a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 400…
Seikan Oki (大木 正幹, Ōki Seikan; 14 January 1907 – 19 October 2000) was a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Mao Ichiyama (一山 麻緒, Ichiyama Mao; born 29 May 1997 in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese long-distance…
Mao Ichiyama (一山 麻緒, Ichiyama Mao; born 29 May 1997 in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese long-distance runner. She represented Japan at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.