Junko Asari
Japanese long-distance runner
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Junko Asari (浅利 純子, Asari Junko; married name Takahashi (高橋); born 22 September 1969 in Kazuno, Akita) is a retired Japanese marathon runner.[1][2][3][4]
She won the gold medal at the 1993 World Championships in a time of 2:30:03 hours.[5][6] In addition she won the Tokyo International Women's Marathon in 1995 and 1998 and the Osaka Ladies Marathon in 1993.[7] Her personal best time was 2:26:10, from January 1994 in Osaka.[8] She finished 17th at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | ||||
| 1993 | Osaka Ladies Marathon | Osaka, Japan | 1st | 2:26:26 |
| World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 1st | 2:30:03 | |
| 1995 | Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo, Japan | 1st | 2:28:46 |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 17th | 2:34:31 |
| 1998 | Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo, Japan | 1st | 2:28:29 |
| 1999 | World Championships | Sevilla, Spain | 16th | 2:31:39 |
