Miyoko Hiroyasu (廣安 民代子, Hiroyasu Miyoko, born February 27, 1961) is a Japanese former long-distance runner, specializing in the marathon. She was one of Japan's prominent female marathoners in the early to mid-1990s, achieving several significant victories and podium finishes in major international races.
Career
Hiroyasu's career peaked in the early to mid-1990s, where she consistently ranked among the top international marathon runners.
Major Achievements
- 1992 Rotterdam Marathon: Hiroyasu achieved her first major international victory at the 1992 Rotterdam Marathon, finishing in a time of 2:29:40.
- 1992 World Half Marathon Championships: Later that year, she earned a silver medal at the inaugural IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, with a time of 1:10:49.
- 1993 Nagoya International Women's Marathon: She secured another significant win at the 1993 Nagoya International Women's Marathon, clocking 2:27:26.
- 1993 World Championships in Athletics: At the 1993 World Championships in Athletics in Stuttgart, Germany, she placed a strong fifth in the marathon event with a time of 2:33:31.
- 1993 Tokyo International Women's Marathon: She followed her World Championships performance with a second-place finish at the 1993 Tokyo International Women's Marathon, running 2:27:04.
- 1994 World Cup Marathon: Hiroyasu was victorious at the 1994 World Cup Marathon in San Sebastián, Spain, recording a time of 2:27:49.
- 1995 Osaka International Ladies Marathon: She continued her strong performances with a second-place finish at the 1995 Osaka International Ladies Marathon (2:27:32).
- 1996 Osaka International Ladies Marathon: Her consistent presence at the top level was further demonstrated by a third-place finish at the 1996 Osaka International Ladies Marathon (2:27:54).
Hiroyasu's career was marked by her endurance and ability to perform consistently at a high level across various challenging marathon courses. She retired from elite competition in the late 1990s.