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[edit]
| 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[edit]
- 1500 metres – 4:13.00 (Brisbane 2000)
- 3000 metres – 8:52.06 (Tokyo 1994)
- 5000 metres – 15:09.05 (Atlanta 1996)
References[edit]
- ^ Michiko Shimizu. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2013-10-29.
- ^ Michiko Shimizu at World Athletics
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