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Daniel Kinyanjui

Daniel Kinyanjui

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Birth dateJan 15, 2005
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Daniel Kinyanjui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 15, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:47.0h in the 1500m, 7:52.57 in the 3000m, 13:24.53 in the 5000m, 13:27 in the 5Kilometre and 29:17 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
13:24.53
5 Kilometres Road
13:27
2024 season best
13:24.53
Jul 7, 2024 · FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2024 season best
Last competition
10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia
Jan 12, 2025 · DQ
10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 5000 m 13:24.53, 5 Kilometres Road 13:27, 2024 season best 13:24.53 (Jul 7, 2024, FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)) · Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia, Jan 12, 2025, DQ · 21 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:47.0HT
3000m
7:52.57
13:24.53
5Kilometre
13:27
10Kilometr
29:17

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
3000m
7:52.57-Jun 28, 2024
↑
National Trials For World Athletics Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2024
5000m
13:24.53-Jul 7, 2024
↑
FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
2023
5000m
13:35.86-Nov 12, 2023
↑
5th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2023
CrossCount
25:17-Feb 18, 2023
↑
44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2022
3000m
7:54.90-Jul 2, 2022
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
5Kilometre
13:41-Apr 30, 2022
↓
Herzogenaurach (GER)
2022
5000m
14:10.65-Mar 4, 2022
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
CrossCount
28:56-Jan 30, 2022
↑
90th Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona - XC 10.2km
2022
10Kilometr
29:17-Sep 3, 2022-Birell Prague Grand Prix
2021
1500m
3:51.2h-Feb 27, 2021
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
3000m
7:55.96-Jul 2, 2021
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
5Kilometre
13:27-Sep 12, 2021
↓
Adizero Road to Records
2019
1500m
3:47.0h-Mar 21, 2019
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
DQ-Jan 1210K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia

2023

4 performances

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:17-Sep 3Birell Prague Grand Prix
3000m
7:54.90-Jul 2Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000m
8:11.26-Jul 1Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5Kilometre
13:41-Apr 30adizero Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
5000m
14:10.65-Mar 43rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
28:56-Jan 3090th Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona - XC 10.2km

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:27-Sep 12Adizero Road to Records
3000m
8:09.40-Aug 19World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
8:09.40-Aug 18World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
7:55.96-Jul 2Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
7:59.93-Jul 1Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
1500m
3:51.2HT-Feb 271st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.0HT-Mar 21Kenya African U18 Trials, Nairobi

Honours

F

44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2023
7

World Athletics U20 Championships

3000 Metres

2021
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Daniel Kinyanjui's 5000 m personal best?

Daniel Kinyanjui's 5000 m personal best is 13:24.53, set on Jul 7, 2024 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED).

Which events does Daniel Kinyanjui compete in?

Daniel Kinyanjui competes in the 5000 m and 5 Kilometres Road.

How did Daniel Kinyanjui perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 13:24.53, set on Jul 7, 2024 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED). Last competition: 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia on Jan 12, 2025, DQ.