Charles Gitonga
- Born
- Oct 5, 1971 (55 years old)
- Birthplace
- Nyeri, Kenya
- Events
- 400 m · 200 m
Charles Gitonga is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Charles Gitonga established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Charles Gitonga's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.
Throughout their competitive career, Charles Gitonga participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Charles Gitonga to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.
Charles Gitonga's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Charles Gitonga's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.
As of Nov 3, 2026: 400 m 44.20 (#55 all-time), 200 m 20.2h, 1998 season best 46.6h (Jun 27, 1998, Salamanca (ESP)) · 55 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 200m | 21.12 | +4.5 | Jun 6, 1998 | Alcalá de Henáres (ESP) |
| 1998 | 400m | 46.6h | – | Jun 27, 1998 | Salamanca (ESP) |
| 1997 | 400m | 45.07 | – | Apr 20, 1997 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | 400m-short-track | 47.50 | – | Feb 22, 1997 | – |
| 1997 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 47.50 | – | Feb 22, 1997 | Fairfax, VA (USA) (i) |
| 1996 | 200m | 20.64 | -0.3 | Jun 16, 1996 | Getafe (ESP) |
| 1996 | 400m | 44.20 | – | Jun 29, 1996 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 1996 | 400m-short-track | 46.61 | – | Feb 28, 1996 | – |