Kota Murayama
 Murayama at the 2016 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1993 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Japan |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 5000 metres |
Kota Murayama at the 2012 World Junior Championships
Kota Murayama (村山 紘太, Murayama Kōta) born 23 February 1993 is a Japanese long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the 5000 metres event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China.[2] His twin brother, Kenta, competed in the 10,000 metres.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Asian Junior Championships | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2nd | 5000 m | 14:33.67 |
| World Junior Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 11th | 5000 m | 14:18.24 | |
| 2014 | Asian Games | Incheon, South Korea | 5th | 5000 m | 13:34.57 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 32nd (h) | 5000 m | 14:07.11 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 30th | 10,000 m | 29:02.51 |
Personal bests
| Event | Time | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500m | 3:39.56 | 5 September 2014 | Kumagaya, Japan |
| 5000m | 13:19.62 | 9 May 2015 | Marugame, Japan |
| 10,000m | 27:29.69 | 28 November 2015 | Hachiōji, Japan |
References
- ↑ "Kota Murayama". IAAF. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ↑ Heats results
External links
- Kota Murayama profile at IAAF
- 村山 紘太 profile at JAAF
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