Naoko Sakamoto (runner)

Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子) (born 14 November 1980 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. In 2003, she competed in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics held in Paris, France. She finished in 4th place.

Personal bests

 * 5000 metres - 15:45.75 min (2002)
 * 10,000 metres - 33:06.17 min (2003)
 * Half marathon - 1:09:27 hrs (2001)
 * Marathon - 2:21:51 hrs (2003)