Rin Kubo
Japanese middle-distance runner
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Rin Kubo (久保 凛, Kubo Rin; born 20 January 2008) is a Japanese athlete who specialises in the middle-distance running.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 January 2008 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Middle-distance running |
Her personal best in the 800 metres event is 1:59.52 set in Tokyo in 2025.[2] This is the current national record.
Career
Kubo won the 800 metres at the 2024 Japan Championships in Athletics with a time of 2:03.14.[3]
In Kashihara, Nara in July 2024, Kubo ran 1:59.93 in the 800 metres event and set a new national record to break the previous record held by Miho Sato, who ran 2:00.45 in 2005.[4]
In August 2024, at the World U20 Championships, Kubo competed in the 800 metres.[5] She finished 6th in the final with a time of 2:03.31.[6]
Kubo broke her own Japanese record in the 800 metres at the 2025 Japan Championships in Athletics, winning the event with a time of 1:59.52.[2]
Personal life
She is the cousin of Japanese national soccer team player Takefusa Kubo.[7]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan | |||||
| 2024 | World U20 Championships | Lima, Peru | 6th | 800 m | 2:03.31 |
| 2025 | Asian Championships | Gumi, South Korea | 2nd | 800 m | 2:00.42 |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 49th (h) | 800 m | 2:02.84 | |
