Yuko Kawakami
Yuko Kawakami (川上 優子 Kawakami Yūko, born 1 August 1975 in Kumamoto) is a Japanese long-distance runner.
In 10,000 metres she finished seventh at the 1996 Summer Olympics, won the 1998 Asian Games and finished tenth at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She finished fifteenth in 5000 metres at the 1997 World Championships.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | ||||
| 1997 | East Asian Games | Busan, South Korea | 3rd | 10,000 m |
Personal bests
- 3000 metres - 8:55.8 min (1998)
- 5000 metres - 15:37.08 min (1997)
- 10,000 metres - 31:09.46 min (2000)
- Half marathon - 1:09:38 hrs (2002)
- Marathon - 2:34:09 hrs (1999)
External links
Yuko Kawakami profile at IAAF
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