Michiko Shimizu (athlete)

Michiko Shimizu (志水 見千子, Shimizu Michiko, born 22 September 1970 in Amino, Kyoto)[1] is a retired Japanese long-distance runner who mainly competed in the 5000 metres.[2] She finished fourth at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Japan
1995 World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 12th 5000 m 15:45.30
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 4th 5000 m 15:09.05
1998 Asian Games Bangkok, Thailand 3rd 5000 m 15:55.36
1999 World Championships Seville, Spain 15th 5000 m 15:46.28
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 33rd (h) 5000 m 15:48.20

Personal bests

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  • 1500 metres – 4:13.00 (Brisbane 2000)
  • 3000 metres – 8:52.06 (Tokyo 1994)
  • 5000 metres – 15:09.05 (Atlanta 1996)

References

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  1. ^ Michiko Shimizu. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2013-10-29.
  2. ^ Michiko Shimizu at World Athletics