Jumpei Yamaguchi
Jumpei Yamaguchi has made a significant mark in the world of ultrarunning, particularly in the 100 km distance. He is the 2024 IAU 100 km World Champion, having clinched the title with an impressive performance in Bengaluru, India. His journey in the IAU Championships began with a remarkable silver medal finish at the 2022 IAU 100 km World Championship in Berlin, where he showcased his talent and determination.
His consistent performances in IAU events have established him as one of the top competitors in the ultrarunning community. With a personal best of 6:06:07 in the 100 km (second athlete all time and only 32 seconds behind WR). Jumpei continues to represent Japan with pride, aiming for further success in future competitions.
Personal Bests (PB)
50 km: 2:51:34 (Ranked 19th internationally, 1st nationally in 2024)
50 mi: 5:11:02 (Ranked 7th internationally, 2nd nationally in 2024)
100 km: 6:06:07 (Ranked 1st internationally, 1st nationally in 2024)
