Catherine Kirui

Catherine Kirui

KenyaKenya
Born
Mar 1, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 10 000 m

Catherine Kirui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 1, 1976. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:24.6h in the 1500m, 9:12.05 in the 3000m, 15:43.22 in the 5000m, 32:16.5h in the 10000m and 1:10:38 in the Semi. She has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road32:02
2008 season best2:35:12Apr 13, 2008 · Torino
2008 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m32:16.5h

As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 32:02, 10 000 m 32:16.5h, 2008 season best 2:35:12 (Apr 13, 2008, Torino (ITA)) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNairobi 2004Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:24.6h1,016 pts–
3000mLondon 1994Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:12.051,066 pts–
5000mLondon 1995Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:43.221,081 pts–
10000mNairobi 2004Kenya 10 000 m all-time list32:16.5h1,125 pts–
SemiPraha 2004Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:10:381,117 pts–
MarathonTorino 2008Kenya Marathon all-time list2:35:121,070 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2008Marathon 2:35:12–Apr 13, 2008Torino (ITA)
20063000mSt 10:53.8h–Jun 15, 2006Nairobi (KEN)
20065000m 16:41.2h–Jun 14, 2006Nairobi (KEN)
20055Kilometre 16:51–Mar 28, 2005Dongio (SUI)
2005CrossCount 26:49–Mar 20, 200533rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
20041500m 4:24.6h–Jun 4, 2004Nairobi (KEN)
20045000m 15:59.4h–Jun 17, 2004Nairobi (KEN)
200410Kilometr 32:02–Dec 26, 2004Porto (POR)
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Catherine Kirui's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 32:02, set on Dec 26, 2004 in Porto (POR).

Catherine Kirui competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 10 000 m.

2008 season best: 2:35:12, set on Apr 13, 2008 in Torino (ITA).