Daniel Gitau

Daniel Gitau

KenyaKenya
Born
Oct 1, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Daniel Gitau is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 1, 1987. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:47.78 in the 800m, 3:37.96 in the 1500m, 13:23.72 in the 5000m, 27:42.91 in the 10000m and 1:00:59 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:42.91
#618 all-time
2017 season best1:06:47Apr 3, 2017
2017 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:59
#869 all-time

As of Oct 29, 2026: 10 000 m 27:42.91 (#618 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:59 (#869 all-time), 2017 season best 1:06:47 (Apr 3, 2017) · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMachida 20091:47.781,091 pts–
1500mNobeoka 20093:37.961,134 pts–
5000mHiratsuka 200913:23.721,125 pts–
10000mFukagawa 201227:42.911,159 pts#618
SemiYamaguchi 20141:00:591,147 pts#869
30KilometrKumamoto 20131:31:37–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017Semi 1:06:47–Apr 3, 2017–
2017Marathon 2:29:44–Apr 9, 2017–
20141500m 3:41.42–Oct 11, 2014Yamaguchi (JPN)
20145000m 13:40.81–Apr 5, 2014Kumamoto (JPN)
201410000m 28:00.05–Nov 29, 2014Tokyo (JPN)
2014Semi 1:00:59–Feb 16, 2014Yamaguchi (JPN)
20131500m 3:44.10–Sep 22, 2013Kumagaya (JPN)
20135000m 13:44.77–Sep 21, 2013Kumagaya (JPN)
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Daniel Gitau's 10 000 m personal best is 27:42.91, set on Jun 27, 2012 in Fukagawa (JPN), #618 on the all-time list.

Daniel Gitau competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2017 season best: 1:06:47, set on Apr 3, 2017.