, née (born 4 September 1975 in Kumagaya, Saitama) is a Japanese long-distance runner, who specializes in the 10,000 metres and the marathon race.
Achievements Representing 1998Asian ChampionshipsFukuoka, Japan 3rd5000 m1999World ChampionshipsSevilla, Spain 10th5000 m2003World ChampionshipsParis, France 15th10,000 m2004Olympic GamesAthens, Greece 13th10,000 m2005World ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland 10thMarathon2006World Cross Country Championships Fukuoka, Japan 3rdLong race, team
Personal bests 5000 metres - 15:17.92 min (1999) 10,000 metres - 31:34.01 min (2004) Half marathon - 1:09:59 hrs (2005) Marathon - 2:24:25 hrs (2005)
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