| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1993 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Japan |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 5000 metres, 10,000 metres |
Kenta Murayama (村山 謙太, Murayama Kenta, born 23 February 1993) is a Japanese middle-distance and long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the 10,000 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China.[2] His twin brother, Kota, competed in the 5000m. In 2018 he finished the marathons in Gold Coast with a personal best and Berlin, where he missed a record.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | World Junior Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 6th | 10,000 m | 29:40.56 |
| 2013 | Universiade | Kazan, Russia | 10th | 10,000 m | 30:02.46 |
| 2014 | World Half Marathon Championships | Copenhagen, Denmark | 56th | Half marathon | 1:03:52 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 22nd | 10,000 m | 29:50.22 |
Personal bests
| Event | Time | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 m | 13:34.53 | 10 May 2014 | Nobeoka, Japan |
| 10,000 m | 27:39.95 | 9 May 2015 | Nobeoka, Japan |
| Half marathon | 1:00:50 | 2 February 2014 | Marugame, Japan |
| Full marathon | 2:08:56 | 29 September 2019 | Berlin, Germany |
References
- ↑ "Kenta Murayama". IAAF. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ↑ "Final results" (PDF). media.aws.iaaf.org.
External links
- Kenta Murayama at World Athletics
- Kenta Murayama at JAAF (in Japanese)
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