Hiroko Mima (Japanese: 御馬 宏子, Mima Hiroko, born January 10, 1979) is a retired Japanese long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon. She represented Japan in major international athletics competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
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Career Highlights:
- Olympic Games: Mima was selected to represent Japan at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where she competed in the women's marathon event. She finished 48th with a time of 2:34:52.
- World Championships: She also participated in the marathon at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics held in Berlin, where she placed 33rd with a time of 2:34:29.
- Major Marathons: Her personal best in the marathon, 2:27:14, was achieved at the 2008 Nagoya International Women's Marathon, a performance that secured her qualification for the Beijing Olympics. Throughout her career, Mima was a consistent performer in domestic Japanese marathon and road running events.
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Personal Bests:
- Marathon: 2:27:14 (Nagoya, 2008)