Charles Waweru Kamathi

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Charles Waweru Kamathi

Born
May 18, 1978 (48 years old)
Birthplace
Nyeri, Kenya
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m
Height
1.65 m
Weight
51 kg

Charles Waweru Kamathi is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Charles Waweru Kamathi 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 Waweru Kamathi's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Charles Waweru Kamathi's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Charles Waweru Kamathi's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Charles Waweru Kamathi's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · 10 000 m26:51.49
2012 season best1:02:18Mar 11, 2012 · Verbania
Medals1World Championships: 1 gold
Personal best · 5000 m13:02.51

As of Nov 4, 2026: 10 000 m 26:51.49 (#50 all-time), 5000 m 13:02.51 (#198 all-time), 2012 season best 1:02:18 (Mar 11, 2012, Verbania (ITA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 48 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mTorino 20037:41.891,165 pts–
5000mZürich 200213:02.511,201 pts#198
10000mBruxelles 199926:51.491,240 pts#50
SemiMilano 20021:00:221,172 pts#464
MarathonRotterdam 20082:07:331,175 pts#599
10KilometrDongio 200128:15–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships1––1

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2012Semi 1:02:18–Mar 11, 2012Verbania (ITA)
2010Marathon 2:07:38–Oct 10, 2010Eindhoven (NED)
200910MilesRoa 45:16–Sep 20, 2009Amsterdam (NED)
2008Semi 1:00:45–Mar 16, 2008Lisboa (POR)
2008Marathon 2:07:33–Apr 13, 2008Rotterdam (NED)
20075000m 13:36.5h–May 26, 2007Nairobi (KEN)
200710000m 27:36.12–May 20, 2007Kumagaya (JPN)
2007Marathon 2:11:25–Dec 2, 2007Milano (ITA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Charles Waweru Kamathi's 10 000 m personal best is 26:51.49, set on Sep 3, 1999 in Bruxelles (BEL), #50 on the all-time list.

Charles Waweru Kamathi competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2012 season best: 1:02:18, set on Mar 11, 2012 in Verbania (ITA).

Charles Waweru Kamathi has won 1 World Championships medal.