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Daniel Gitau
KENMenBirth dateOct 1, 1987
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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.
Key facts
Age
38 years old
As of Sep 14, 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) · 38 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:47.78
3:37.96
13:23.72
1:31:37
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Semi | 1:06:47 | - | Apr 3, 2017 | ↓ | - |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:29:44 | - | Apr 9, 2017 | - | - |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:41.42 | - | Oct 11, 2014 | ↓ | Yamaguchi (JPN) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 13:40.81 | - | Apr 5, 2014 | ↑ | Kumamoto (JPN) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 28:00.05 | - | Nov 29, 2014 | ↑ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:00:59 | - | Feb 16, 2014 | ↓ | Yamaguchi (JPN) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:44.10 | - | Sep 22, 2013 | ↓ | Kumagaya (JPN) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 13:44.77 | - | Sep 21, 2013 | ↑ | Kumagaya (JPN) |
| 2013 | 10000m | 27:54.35 | - | Jun 29, 2013 | ↑ | Fukagawa (JPN) |
| 2013 | 30Kilometr | 1:31:37 | - | Feb 17, 2013 | - | Kumamoto (JPN) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:42.69 | - | Sep 23, 2012 | ↓ | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:28.97 | - | Apr 7, 2012 | ↑ | Kumamoto (JPN) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 27:42.91 | - | Jun 27, 2012 | ↑ | Fukagawa (JPN) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:01:02 | - | Feb 5, 2012 | ↓ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 13:34.12 | - | Apr 9, 2011 | ↑ | Kumamoto (JPN) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 27:57.63 | - | Apr 24, 2011 | ↑ | Kobe (JPN) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:04:28 | - | Jul 3, 2011 | ↓ | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:41.26 | - | May 15, 2010 | ↓ | Kumagaya (JPN) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 13:30.13 | - | May 16, 2010 | ↑ | Kumagaya (JPN) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:01:08 | - | Feb 7, 2010 | ↓ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2009 | 800m | 1:47.78 | - | Apr 11, 2009 | - | Machida (JPN) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:37.96 | - | May 30, 2009 | ↓ | Nobeoka (JPN) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 13:23.72 | - | Apr 18, 2009 | ↑ | Hiratsuka (JPN) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 28:34.71 | - | Sep 4, 2009 | ↑ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:01:34 | - | Feb 1, 2009 | ↓ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 13:32.88 | - | Sep 14, 2008 | ↑ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 28:03.96 | - | Sep 12, 2008 | ↑ | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 13:24.94 | - | Apr 30, 2007 | ↑ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 27:44.73 | - | Oct 20, 2007 | ↑ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 13:41.55 | - | Jun 11, 2006 | ↑ | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 24:34 | - | Apr 2, 2006 | - | 34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka |
| 2006 | 10000m | 28:05.96 | - | Oct 21, 2006 | ↑ | Yokohama (JPN) |
2017
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:29:44 | - | Apr 9 | Xuzhou Marathon, Xuzhou |
Semi | 1:06:47 | - | Apr 3 | Sihong Half Marathon, Sihong |
2014
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:00.05 | - | Nov 29 | Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Tokyo |
5000m | 13:47.21 | - | Oct 12 | Yamaguchi |
1500m | 3:41.42 | - | Oct 11 | Yamaguchi |
10000m | 28:01.54 | - | Jun 25 | Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa |
5000m | 13:46.65 | - | May 17 | Fukushima East Japan Corporate Ch., Fukushima |
10000m | 28:22.43 | - | May 17 | Fukushima East Japan Corporate Ch., Fukushima |
5000m | 13:54.11 | - | May 10 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
10000m | 28:28.54 | - | Apr 19 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe |
5000m | 13:40.81 | - | Apr 5 | Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto |
Semi | 1:00:59 | - | Feb 16 | Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi |
Semi | 1:03:18 | - | Feb 2 | Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame |
2013
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:13.71 | - | Dec 1 | Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Hachioji |
1500m | 3:44.10 | - | Sep 22 | Kumagaya Japanese Corporate Ch., Kumagaya |
5000m | 14:17.62 | - | Sep 21 | Kumagaya Japanese Corporate Ch., Kumagaya |
5000m | 13:44.77 | - | Sep 21 | Kumagaya Japanese Corporate Ch., Kumagaya |
10000m | 27:54.35 | - | Jun 29 | Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa |
5000m | 14:09.22 | - | May 19 | Ibaraki East Japan Corporate Ch., Ibaraki |
30Kilometr | 1:31:37 | - | Feb 17 | Kumamoto Kumanichi 30 km, Kumamoto |
2012
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:47.11 | - | Dec 2 | Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meeting, Yokohama |
1500m | 3:42.69 | - | Sep 23 | Fukuoka Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuoka |
5000m | 13:37.50 | - | Sep 22 | Fukuoka Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuoka |
5000m | 13:55.91 | - | Sep 22 | Fukuoka Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuoka |
10000m | 27:42.91 | - | Jun 27 | Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa |
5000m | 13:43.30 | - | May 22 | Saitama East Japan Corporate Ch., Saitama |
5000m | 13:43.30 | - | May 20 | Kumagaya |
1500m | 3:45.17 | - | May 19 | Kumagaya |
Semi | 1:03:49 | - | May 13 | Sendai International Half Marathon, Sendai |
10000m | 28:30.35 | - | Apr 21 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe |
5000m | 13:28.97 | - | Apr 7 | Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto |
Semi | 1:01:02 | - | Feb 5 | Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame |
2011
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:28 | - | Jul 3 | Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo |
5000m | 13:34.24 | - | May 28 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
10000m | 27:57.63 | - | Apr 24 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe - Elite Event |
5000m | 13:34.12 | - | Apr 9 | Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto |
2010
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:46.66 | - | Dec 5 | Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama |
1500m | 3:43.34 | - | Jul 25 | Tokyo |
Semi | 1:04:53 | - | Jul 4 | Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo |
5000m | 13:30.13 | - | May 16 | Kumagaya |
1500m | 3:41.26 | - | May 15 | Kumagaya |
Semi | 1:01:08 | - | Feb 7 | Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame |
2009
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:41.77 | - | Sep 6 | Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo |
10000m | 28:34.71 | - | Sep 4 | Tokyo Japanese University Championships, Tokyo |
Semi | 1:03:05 | - | Jul 5 | Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo |
1500m | 3:37.96 | - | May 30 | Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka |
800m | 1:48.06 | - | May 24 | Tokyo |
5000m | 13:47.19 | - | May 24 | Tokyo |
10000m | 28:39.94 | - | May 17 | Tokyo |
1500m | 3:44.18 | - | May 16 | Tokyo |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Daniel Gitau's 10 000 m personal best?
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.
Which events does Daniel Gitau compete in?
Daniel Gitau competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.
How did Daniel Gitau perform in 2017?
2017 season best: 1:06:47, set on Apr 3, 2017.