Naoko Takahashi Fact File
(from runnersworld.com)
Born: May 6, 1972
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 103 pounds
PRs: 800, 2:13.9 (high school);
1500, 4:22.89;
3000, 9:13.0;
5000, 15:21.15;
10,000, 31:48.23;
half-marathon, 68:55
Marathon Progression:
1997 2:31:32
1998 2:21:47
1999 injured
2000 2:22:19;
also Olympic gold, 2:23:14
2001 2:19:46, former world record
(currently 2nd best ever run by a woman)
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