Harumi Hiroyama
Harumi Hiroyama
Harumi Hiroyama (Japanese: 弘山晴美; born 2 September 1968 in Naruto, Tokushima) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In her early career she specialized in the 1500 and 3000 metres, but gradually she shifted to the 5000 metres, 10,000 metres and the marathon race.
She won her first marathon in 2007 at the age of 37 when she beat Yoko Shibui to the finish to win the Nagoya International Women's Marathon.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | |||||
| 1994 | Asian Games | Hiroshima, Japan | 2nd | 3000 m | |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 8th | 5000 m | |
| East Asian Games | Busan, South Korea | 1st | 5000 m | ||
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 4th | 10,000 m | |
| 2000 | Osaka Ladies Marathon | Osaka, Japan | 2nd | Marathon | 2:22:56 |
| 2001 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 12th | Marathon | 2:29:01 |
| 2002 | Asian Games | Busan, South Korea | 2nd | Marathon | 2:34:44 |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 8th | Marathon | 2:25:46 |
| 2006 | Nagoya Marathon | Nagoya, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:23:26 |
Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 4:11.10 min (1994)
- 3000 metres - 8:50.40 min (1994)
- 5000 metres - 15:03.67 min (1998)
- 10,000 metres - 31:22.72 min (1997)
- Marathon - 2:22:56 hrs (2000)
References
- ↑ Nakamura, Ken (2006-03-12). Hiroyama over Shibui in Nagoya Marathon. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-08-08.
External links
- Harumi Hiroyama profile at IAAF
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