Ari Ichihashi Explained

is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race.

She won the silver medal at the 1999 World Championships in Seville in a personal best time of 2:27:02 hours. She finished 15th at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Achievements

• All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise

Representing
1996	World Junior Championships	Sydney, Australia	18th (h)	5000m	17:02.92
2000	Olympic Games	Sydney, Australia	15th	Marathon	2:30:34

Personal bests

• 5000 metres - 15:57.93 min (2000)
• 10,000 metres - 32:17.71 min (1998)
• Half marathon - 1:09:23 hrs (1997)
• Marathon - 2:27:02 hrs (1999)