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Charles Gitonga

Charles Gitonga

KENKENMen
Birth dateOct 5, 1971
BirthplaceNyeri, Kenya
Height-
Weight-

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.

Key facts
400 m
44.20
200 m
20.2h
1998 season best
46.6h
Jun 27, 1998 · Salamanca (ESP)
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m 44.20 (#55 all-time), 200 m 20.2h, 1998 season best 46.6h (Jun 27, 1998, Salamanca (ESP)) · 54 years old

PB

Personal bests

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
200m
21.12+4.5Jun 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
Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
1996
200m
20.64-0.3Jun 16, 1996
Getafe (ESP)
1996
400m
44.20-Jun 29, 1996
Nairobi (KEN)
1996
400m-short-track
46.61-Feb 28, 1996
Valencia (ESP) (i)
1995
200m
20.2h+2.7Jun 30, 1995
Nairobi (KEN)
1995
400m
45.98-Feb 19, 1995
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1995
400m-short-track
45.98-Feb 19, 1995
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1995
4x400m
3:00.81-Aug 12, 1995
IAAF World Championships
1994
400m
45.00-Aug 23, 1994
Victoria (CAN)
1991
400m
47.03-Aug 25, 1991
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1991
4x400m
3:00.21-Aug 31, 1991
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

1998

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.39-3.3Jul 11Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henáres
400m
47.45-Jul 10Salamanca Gran Premio Internacional, Salamanca
400m
46.6HT-Jun 27Cáceres
200m
21.12+4.5Jun 6Tenerife International, Tenerife
200m
21.3HT+0.0May 10Nairobi

1997

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.29-Jun 8Padova
400m
46.40-May 31Chania Venizelia, Chania
400m
45.47-May 8Basseterre International, Basseterre
400m
45.97-May 3Gosier International, La Gosier
400m
45.10-May 1Fort-de-France Meeting de la M. '97, Fort-de-France
400m
45.07-Apr 20Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
400m-short-track
47.50-Feb 22Fairfax Mobil Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)
400m-short-track
47.89-Jan 31Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)
400m-short-track
48.10-Jan 17Montreal GP de Athletisme, Montréal (i)

1996

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
DNS-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400m
45.62-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400m
44.20-Jun 29-
400m
44.20-Jun 28Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
200m
20.64-0.3Jun 16Getafe
400m
44.85-Jun 12Madrid Gran Premio Diputación, Madrid
400m
45.22-Jun 8Chania Venizella, Chania
200m
21.19+0.9Jun 6Sevilla Gran Premio Diputacion, Sevilla
400m
45.14-May 29Granada Memorial Nunez Blanca, Granada
400m-short-track
46.61-Feb 28Valencia (i)
400m-short-track
46.68-Feb 4Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Stuttgart (i)

1995

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:00.81-Aug 12IAAF World Championships
200m
20.90+0.1Aug 10IAAF World Championships
200m
20.72+0.2Aug 10IAAF World Championships
4x400m
DNS-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
200m
20.72+0.2Aug 5IAAF World Championships
200m
20.90+0.1Aug 5IAAF World Championships
4x400m
3:00.81-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
200m
20.63-Jul 1Nairobi
200m
20.2HT+2.7Jun 30Nairobi
400m-short-track
45.98-Feb 19Meeting Vittel du Pas de Calais, Liévin (i)

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.00-Aug 23Victoria Commonwealth Games, Victoria
400m
46.03-Jun 5Gran Premio Diputación Provincial de Sevilla, Sevilla

Honours

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Kenyan Championships

400 Metres

1996
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Victoria Commonwealth Games

400 Metres

1994
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Victoria Commonwealth Games

400 Metres

1994
5

IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1991
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Charles Gitonga's 400 m personal best?

Charles Gitonga's 400 m personal best is 44.20, set on Jun 28, 1996 in Nairobi (KEN), #55 on the all-time list.

Which events does Charles Gitonga compete in?

Charles Gitonga competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Charles Gitonga perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 46.6h, set on Jun 27, 1998 in Salamanca (ESP).