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Catherine Kirui

Catherine Kirui

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Birth dateMar 1, 1976
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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.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
32:02
10 000 m
32:16.5h
2008 season best
2:35:12
Apr 13, 2008 · Torino (ITA)
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 18, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
Marathon
2:35:12-Apr 13, 2008-Torino (ITA)
2006
3000mSt
10:53.8h-Jun 15, 2006-Nairobi (KEN)
2006
5000m
16:41.2h-Jun 14, 2006
Nairobi (KEN)
2005
5Kilometre
16:51-Mar 28, 2005
Dongio (SUI)
2005
CrossCount
26:49-Mar 20, 2005
33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2004
1500m
4:24.6h-Jun 4, 2004-Nairobi (KEN)
2004
5000m
15:59.4h-Jun 17, 2004
Nairobi (KEN)
2004
10Kilometr
32:02-Dec 26, 2004
Porto (POR)
2004
10000m
32:16.5h-Jun 25, 2004-Nairobi (KEN)
2004
15Kilometr
49:50-May 1, 2004
Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2004
Semi
1:10:38-Mar 27, 2004
Praha (CZE)
2000
Semi
1:15:13-Apr 30, 2000
Merano (ITA)
1998
3000m
9:31.43-Jun 3, 1998
Kassel (GER)
1998
10Kilometr
33:22-Apr 5, 1998
Paderborn (GER)
1998
15Kilometr
51:10-May 3, 1998
Breda (NED)
1998
10MilesRoa
55:01-May 9, 1998
Bern (SUI)
1998
Semi
1:14:35-Oct 18, 1998
Uden (NED)
1995
5Kilometre
15:36-Apr 2, 1995
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1995
5000m
15:43.22-Jul 7, 1995
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1995
CrossCount
20:58-Mar 25, 1995
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1995
15Kilometr
52:28-Dec 31, 1995
São Paulo (BRA)
1995
10MilesRoa
54:14-Apr 8, 1995
New York, NY (USA)
1994
3000m
9:12.05-Jul 15, 1994
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1994
5000m
15:51.27-Jul 12, 1994
Stockholm (SWE)
1994
15Kilometr
52:24-Dec 31, 1994
São Paulo (BRA)
1993
CrossCount
14:29-Mar 28, 1993
21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1992
CrossCount
14:58-Mar 21, 1992
20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991
CrossCount
14:34-Mar 24, 1991
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:26-Nov 30La Rochelle Marathon, La Rochelle
Marathon
2:35:12-Apr 13Torino Marathon, Torino

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:53.8HT-Jun 15Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi
5000m
16:41.2HT-Jun 14Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:51-Mar 28Dongio Giro Media Blenio, Dongio
CrossCount
26:49-Mar 2033rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
CrossCount
26:49-Mar 1933rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne

2004

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:02-Dec 26Porto Sao Silvestre 10km, Porto
Semi
1:11:50-Dec 19Sevilla Los Palacios, Sevilla
Semi
1:11:45-Nov 14Nazaré Half Marathon, Nazaré
10000m
32:35.71-Jul 17Brazzaville African Championships, Brazzaville
10000m
32:16.5HT-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
5000m
15:59.4HT-Jun 17Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
16:29.09-Jun 11Kapsabet Weekend Meeting, Kapsabet
1500m
4:24.6HT-Jun 4Nairobi
5000m
16:26.7HT-Jun 4Nairobi
15Kilometr
49:50-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay
Semi
1:11:31-Apr 12Prato Half Marathon, Prato
Semi
1:10:38-Mar 27Praha International Half Marathon, Praha

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:13-Apr 30Merano Half Marathon, Merano

1998

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:35-Oct 18Half Marathon, Uden
10MilesRoa
56:39-Sep 20Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
3000m
9:31.43-Jun 3Kassel Askina-Abendsportfest, Kassel
15Kilometr
52:38-May 24Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
10MilesRoa
55:01-May 9Grand Prix von Bern, Bern
15Kilometr
51:10-May 3Haagse Beemdenloop, Breda
10Kilometr
33:22-Apr 5Osterlauf, Paderborn

1995

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:28-Dec 31Corrida Internacional de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
5000m
15:46.27-Jul 10Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
15:43.22-Jul 7London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
10MilesRoa
54:14-Apr 8New York, NY
5Kilometre
15:36-Apr 2Carlsbad World's Fastest 5K, Carlsbad, CA
CrossCount
20:58-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:24-Dec 31Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
3000m
9:12.05-Jul 15London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
5000m
15:51.27-Jul 12Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
14:29-Mar 2821st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
14:58-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
14:34-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

6

33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

2005
🥉

Brazzaville African Championships

10,000 Metres

2004
🥉

Brazzaville African Championships

10,000 Metres

2004
F

23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

1995
6

21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1993
6

19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1991
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Catherine Kirui's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Catherine Kirui's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 32:02, set on Dec 26, 2004 in Porto (POR).

Which events does Catherine Kirui compete in?

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

How did Catherine Kirui perform in 2008?

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