Kayoko Fukushi
Kayoko Fukushi (福士 加代子, Fukushi Kayoko, born 25 March 1982 in Itayanagi, Aomori) is a Japanese long-distance runner, who specializes in the 5000, 10,000 metres and marathon. Fukushi represented Japan at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. She was the bronze medallist in the marathon at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. She holds a marathon best of 2:22:17 hours.
Fukushi at the 2013 World Championships | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
| Representing Japan | ||
| World Championships | ||
| 2013 Moscow | Marathon | |
| Asian Games | ||
| 2006 Doha | 10,000 m | |
| 2002 Busan | 5000 m | |
| 2002 Busan | 10,000 m | |
| IAAF World Cup | ||
| 2006 Athens | 5000 m | |
Fukushi won two silver medals at the 2002 Asian Games and then won the 10,000 m gold medal at the 2006 edition. She is a former world record holder in the 15 km road race and is the Japanese record holder in the 5000 m, 10,000 m, and 10K road distance. Fukushi is also a six-time national champion over the 5000 m. In addition, she has run more sub 34 minute 10,000 m runs in competition than any other woman in the world (as of 2014 this mark stands at 44).
She was chosen as the torch lighter for the 2003 Asian Winter Games which was held in Aomori Prefecture, her home region.