Naoko Sakamoto (runner)

Japanese long-distance runner

Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko) (born 14 November 1980 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. In 2003, she competed in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France.[1] She finished in 4th place.[1]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Japan
2003 World Championships Paris, France 4th Marathon 2:25:25
2004 Osaka Ladies Marathon Osaka, Japan 1st Marathon 2:25:29
Olympic Games Athens, Greece 7th Marathon 2:31:43

Personal bests

  • 5000 metres - 15:45.75 min (2002)
  • 10,000 metres - 33:06.17 min (2003)
  • Half marathon - 1:09:27 hrs (2001)
  • Marathon - 2:21:51 hrs (2003)

References

  1. ^ a b "Women's marathon – 2003 World Championships in Athletics". todor66.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
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