Nozomi Tanaka

Nozomi Tanaka
Nozomi Tanaka in 2023
Personal information
Born (1999-09-04) 4 September 1999
Ono, Hyōgo, Japan
Sport
CountryJapan
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Middle-distance, Long-distance
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Japan
World U20 Championships
2018 Tampere3000 m
Asian Junior Championships
2018 Gifu3000 m

Nozomi Tanaka (田中 希実, Tanaka Nozomi; born 4 September 1999) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specializes in middle and long-distance running. She is the current Japanese record holder in the women's 1000 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres, and 5000 metres. She also holds the Asian Area records in many indoor events, such as the 1000 metres, 3000 metres, and 5000 metres.

Tanaka represented Japan at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in the 5000 metres, and at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, competing in the 1500m and 5000m.

In November 2024, it was announced that she had signed up for the inaugural season of the Michael Johnson founded Grand Slam Track.