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Caroline Nyakagwa

Caroline Nyakagwa

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Birth dateDec 12, 1986
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Caroline Nyakagwa is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 12, 1986. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 4:31.8h in the 1500m, 15:35.35 in the 5000m, 31:42.25 in the 10000m, 1:17:28 in the Semi and 17:06 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:42.25
#468 all-time
5000 m
15:35.35
2017 season best
1:17:28
Apr 23, 2017 · Ningbo (CHN)
2017 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 10 000 m 31:42.25 (#468 all-time), 5000 m 15:35.35, 2017 season best 1:17:28 (Apr 23, 2017, Ningbo (CHN)) · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Semi
1:17:28-Apr 23, 2017
↑
Ningbo (CHN)
2017
Marathon
2:50:53-Apr 9, 2017--
2016
10Kilometr
35:31-Sep 17, 2016
↓
Kericho (KEN)
2013
5Kilometre
17:06-Dec 31, 2013-Trier (GER)
2013
10000m
34:35.02-Jul 13, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
10Kilometr
36:05-Dec 31, 2013
↓
Saarbrücken (GER)
2013
Semi
1:18:16-Aug 16, 2013
↑
Kisii (KEN)
2012
1500m
4:31.8h-Apr 4, 2012-Nairobi (KEN)
2012
5000m
15:35.35-Nov 18, 2012-Yokohama (JPN)
2012
10000m
31:42.25-Jun 1, 2012
↑
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2012
10Kilometr
33:12-Dec 23, 2012
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2011
10000m
35:14.1h-Jun 7, 2011
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:17:28-Apr 23Half Marathon, Ningbo
Marathon
2:50:53-Apr 9Xuzhou Marathon, Xuzhou

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:31-Sep 17Kericho 10 km, Kericho

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:05-Dec 31Saarbrücken Silvesterlauf, Saarbrücken
5Kilometre
17:06-Dec 31Trier Silvesterlauf, Trier
Semi
1:18:16-Aug 16Kisii Half Marathon, Kisii
10000m
34:35.02-Jul 13Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi

2012

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:12-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo 10 km, Okayama
5000m
15:46.22-Dec 2Nagasaki Time Trials, Nagasaki
5000m
15:35.35-Nov 18Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
5000m
15:59.84-Sep 23Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
10000m
33:11.60-Jun 15Kenyan Championships
10000m
31:42.25-Jun 1Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
5000m
16:23.7HT-Apr 4Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi
1500m
4:31.8HT-Apr 4Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi
10000m
35:52.6HT-Apr 3Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi
5000m
16:23.5HT-Mar 24Thika KAA Meeting, Thika
10000m
34:35.4HT-Mar 23Thika KAA Meeting, Thika

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:14.1HT-Jun 7Nairobi Kenya Colleges and Schools Championships, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Caroline Nyakagwa's 10 000 m personal best?

Caroline Nyakagwa's 10 000 m personal best is 31:42.25, set on Jun 1, 2012 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #468 on the all-time list.

Which events does Caroline Nyakagwa compete in?

Caroline Nyakagwa competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Caroline Nyakagwa perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 1:17:28, set on Apr 23, 2017 in Ningbo (CHN).