Kayoko Fukushi

Kayoko Fukushi (福士 加代子, Fukushi Kayoko?) (born 25 March 1982 in Itayanagi, Aomori) is a Japanese long-distance runner, who specializes in the 5000 and 10,000 metres. Fukushi represented Japan at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.

Fukushi won two silver medals at the 2002 Asian Games and then won the 10,000 m gold medal at the 2006 edition. She is a former world record holder in the 15 km road race and is the Japanese record holder in the 5000 m, 10,000 m, and 10K road distance. Fukushi is also a six-time national champion over the 5000 m.

She was chosen as the torch lighter for the 2003 Asian Winter Games which was held in Aomori Prefecture, her home region.