Abraham Niyonkuru

Birth dateDec 26, 1989

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Abraham Niyonkuru is a Burundi long-distance runner, born on December 26, 1989. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:59.65 in the 3000m, 13:34.25 in the 5000m, 28:38.58 in the 10000m, 1:03:20 in the Semi and 2:11:19 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Burundi.

Key facts

Marathon

2:11:19

10 Kilometres Road

28:14

2025 season best

1:07:50

Jun 8, 2025 · Les Sables d'Olonne (FRA)

2025 season best

Last competition

Le Semi-Marathon International - Les Sables d'Olonne - Vendée

Jun 8, 2025 · 1:07:50

Le Semi-Marathon International - Les Sables d'Olonne - Vendée

Age

36 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:11:19, 10 Kilometres Road 28:14, 2025 season best 1:07:50 (Jun 8, 2025, Les Sables d'Olonne (FRA)) · Last competition: Le Semi-Marathon International - Les Sables d'Olonne - Vendée, Jun 8, 2025, 1:07:50 · 36 years old

Personal bests

7:59.65

13:34.25

28:38.58

1:03:20

2:11:19

28:14

59:55

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2025	Semi	1:07:50	-	Jun 8, 2025	↓	Le Semi-Marathon International - Les Sables d'Olonne - Vendée
2022	10Kilometr	30:59	-	Jan 23, 2022	↓	Saint Gregoire (FRA)
2019	Semi	1:07:14	-	Sep 15, 2019	↓	Auray Vannes Semi Marathon
2019	Marathon	2:29:59	-	Oct 27, 2019	↓	Marathon Vert Rennes Konica Minolta
2018	10Kilometr	29:30	-	Jun 16, 2018	↓	Langueux La Corrida de Langueux
2018	20Kilometr	1:01:21	-	May 1, 2018	↓	Maroilles 20 km
2018	Marathon	2:11:19	-	Apr 8, 2018	↓	Paris Marathon
2017	10Kilometr	29:08	-	Jun 17, 2017	↓	Langueux (FRA)
2017	Semi	1:05:56	-	Jun 4, 2017	↓	-
2017	Marathon	2:16:14	-	Apr 23, 2017	↓	Wien (AUT)
2016	3000m	8:29.78	-	May 22, 2016	↓	Laval (FRA)
2016	10Kilometr	29:43	-	Oct 23, 2016	↓	Cholet (FRA)
2016	Semi	1:04:59	-	May 15, 2016	↓	Les Sables d'Olonne (FRA)
2016	Marathon	2:16:33	-	Apr 10, 2016	↓	Hannover (GER)
2015	3000m	8:04.25	-	Sep 19, 2015	↓	Poitiers (FRA)
2015	5000m	14:19.49	-	Jun 19, 2015	↓	Carquefou (FRA)
2015	10Kilometr	28:59	-	Sep 5, 2015	↓	Lille (FRA)
2015	Semi	1:03:20	-	Sep 13, 2015	↓	Vannes (FRA)
2014	5000m	13:36.94	-	Jun 20, 2014	↓	Carquefou (FRA)
2014	10Kilometr	28:14	-	Nov 2, 2014	↓	Morlaix (FRA)
2014	Semi	1:04:14	-	Oct 26, 2014	↓	St-Denis (FRA)
2013	3000m	7:59.65	-	Sep 21, 2013	↓	Poitiers (FRA)
2013	5000m	13:45.12	-	Jun 14, 2013	↓	Carquefou (FRA)
2013	10Kilometr	28:38	-	Jun 22, 2013	↓	Langueux (FRA)
2013	20Kilometr	59:55	-	Oct 13, 2013	↓	Paris (FRA)
2012	5000m	13:48.42	-	Jun 1, 2012	↓	Carquefou (FRA)
2012	10Kilometr	28:44	-	May 1, 2012	↓	Marseille (FRA)
2011	5000m	13:34.25	-	Jun 11, 2011	↓	Carquefou (FRA)
2011	10Kilometr	28:18	-	Oct 30, 2011	↓	Morlaix (FRA)
2010	10Kilometr	28:41	-	Oct 24, 2010	↓	Montereau (FRA)
2010	Semi	1:04:17	-	Oct 31, 2010	↓	Cassis (FRA)
2009	5000m	13:37.14	-	Jun 19, 2009	↓	Carquefou (FRA)
2009	10Kilometr	28:24	-	Oct 18, 2009	↓	Montereau (FRA)
2009	10000m	29:37.14	-	Jun 9, 2009	↓	Sofia (BUL)
2008	10000m	29:00.96	-	Jun 6, 2008	↓	St-Maur (FRA)
2007	5000m	13:58.76	-	Jul 22, 2007	↓	Algiers (ALG)
2007	CrossCount	24:56	-	Mar 24, 2007	↑	35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa
2007	10000m	28:38.58	-	Jul 19, 2007	↓	Algiers (ALG)
2007	10Kilometr	29:03	-	Dec 16, 2007	↓	Issy-les-Moulineaux (FRA)
2006	3000m	8:02.73	-	May 21, 2006	↓	Brazzaville (CGO)
2006	10000m	28:59.92	-	Aug 16, 2006	↓	Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
2005	CrossCount	25:32	-	Mar 20, 2005	↑	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2005	10000m	29:18.08	-	Dec 11, 2005	↓	Niamey (NIG)

2025

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:07:50	-	Jun 8	Le Semi-Marathon International - Les Sables d'Olonne - Vendée

2022

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:59	-	Jan 23	10Km Daunat, Saint Gregoire

2019

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:29:59	-	Oct 27	Marathon Vert Rennes Konica Minolta
Semi	1:07:14	-	Sep 15	Auray Vannes Semi Marathon
Semi	1:10:01	-	May 12	Half Marathon, Saumur

2018

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:33	-	Aug 26	Arras 10 km, Arras
10Kilometr	29:30	-	Jun 16	Langueux La Corrida de Langueux
20Kilometr	1:01:21	-	May 1	Maroilles 20 km
Marathon	2:11:19	-	Apr 8	Paris Marathon

2017

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:56	-	Oct 22	Aubagne 10 km, Aubagne
10Kilometr	29:45	-	Sep 9	Tulle 10 km, Tulle
Marathon	2:42:27	-	Aug 6	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
Marathon	2:42:27	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
10Kilometr	29:08	-	Jun 17	Langueux La Corrida de Langueux, Langueux
Semi	1:05:56	-	Jun 4	Les Sables d'Olonne Half Marathon, Les Sables d'Olonne
Semi	1:07:44	-	May 25	Le Mans Half Marathon, Le Mans
10Kilometr	30:29	-	May 1	Bohars 10 km, Bohars
Marathon	2:16:14	-	Apr 23	Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2016

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:43	-	Oct 23	Cholet 10 km, Cholet
Semi	1:05:22	-	Sep 11	Vannes Semi Marathon Int. D'Auray, Vannes
Marathon	DNF	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
3000m	8:29.78	-	May 22	Laval
Semi	1:04:59	-	May 15	Les Sables d'Olonne Half Marathon, Les Sables d'Olonne
Marathon	2:16:33	-	Apr 10	Hannover Marathon, Hannover
Semi	1:08:59	-	Mar 13	Bayeux Half Marathon, Bayeux

2015

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:15	-	Nov 8	Morlaix Taulé-Morlaix 10 km, Morlaix
3000m	8:04.25	-	Sep 19	Poitiers Meeting National, Poitiers
Semi	1:03:20	-	Sep 13	Vannes Semi Marathon Int. D'Auray, Vannes
10Kilometr	28:59	-	Sep 5	Lille 10 km, Lille
10Kilometr	30:14	-	Aug 30	Arras 10K, Arras
5000m	14:19.49	-	Jun 19	Carquefou Meeting National, Carquefou
10Kilometr	29:23	-	Jun 13	Langueux 10 km, Langueux
10Kilometr	29:30	-	Apr 19	French 10 km Road Running Championships, Aix-les-Bains
Semi	1:08:23	-	Mar 15	Dunkerque Half Marathon, Dunkerque

2014

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:20	-	Nov 9	Montereau 10 km, Montereau
10Kilometr	28:14	-	Nov 2	Morlaix Taulé-Morlaix 10 km, Morlaix
Semi	1:04:14	-	Oct 26	French Half Marathon Championships, St-Denis
Semi	1:05:18	-	Sep 14	Vannes Semi Marathon Int. D'Auray, Vannes
5000m	13:36.94	-	Jun 20	Carquefou Meeting National, Carquefou
10Kilometr	28:31	-	Jun 14	Langueux 10 km, Langueux
5000m	13:46.71	-	Jun 5	Bonneuil-sur-Marne Meeting National, Bonneuil-sur-Marne
5000m	13:41.60	-	May 31	Marseille Meeting Elite, Marseille
Semi	1:06:33	-	May 17	Les Abymes Half Marathon, Les Abymes
5000m	14:41.37	-	May 4	Cholet
10Kilometr	28:48	-	May 1	Marseille du Conseil Général, Marseille
Semi	1:05:59	-	Mar 30	Nuaille Half Marathon, Nuaille
10Kilometr	28:54	-	Mar 29	Angouléme 10 km, Angoulême
Semi	1:04:30	-	Mar 16	Dunkerque Half Marathon, Dunkerque

2013

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:38	-	Nov 3	Morlaix Taulé-Morlaix 10 km, Morlaix
20Kilometr	59:55	-	Oct 13	Paris 20 km, Paris

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abraham Niyonkuru's Marathon personal best?

Abraham Niyonkuru's Marathon personal best is 2:11:19, set on Apr 8, 2018 in Paris (FRA).

Which events does Abraham Niyonkuru compete in?

Abraham Niyonkuru competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Abraham Niyonkuru perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:07:50, set on Jun 8, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne (FRA). Last competition: Le Semi-Marathon International - Les Sables d'Olonne - Vendée on Jun 8, 2025, 1:07:50.