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Daniel Muchunu Mwangi

Daniel Muchunu Mwangi

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Daniel Muchunu Mwangi is a Kenya long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:18.21 in the 5000m, 28:05.30 in the 10000m, 1:03:10 in the Semi, 2:14:13 in the Marathon and 1:57:06 in the RoadRelay. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
13:18.21
#793 all-time
10 000 m
28:05.30
2019 season best
1:10:02
Dec 8, 2019
2019 season best
Record
World record · Road Relay 1:57:06
World record

As of Sep 18, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.21 (#793 all-time), 10 000 m 28:05.30, 2019 season best 1:10:02 (Dec 8, 2019) · World record (Road Relay)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Semi
1:10:02-Dec 8, 2019
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2014
Marathon
2:30:54-May 11, 2014
↓
Skopje (MKD)
2008
Semi
1:03:10-Jun 15, 2008
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2008
Marathon
2:14:13-Dec 7, 2008
↓
Fukuoka (JPN)
2007
5000m
13:43.95-Apr 29, 2007
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2007
10000m
28:05.30-May 20, 2007
↑
Kumagaya (JPN)
2007
Semi
1:04:59-Jul 8, 2007
↓
Sapporo (JPN)
2006
5000m
13:34.44-Apr 29, 2006
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2006
10000m
28:53.61-May 20, 2006
↑
Sendai (JPN)
2005
5000m
13:18.21-Apr 29, 2005
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2005
10000m
28:30.65-Sep 24, 2005
↑
Marugame (JPN)
2005
RoadRelay
1:57:06-Nov 23, 2005-Chiba (JPN)
2004
5000m
13:29.18-May 22, 2004
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2003
5000m
13:38.70-Apr 29, 2003
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2003
10000m
28:42.46-Oct 12, 2003
↑
Maebashi (JPN)
2003
Semi
1:03:16-Jul 6, 2003
↓
Sapporo (JPN)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:02-Dec 8Xiamen（Haicang）International Half Marathon, Xiamen

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:54-May 11Skopje Marathon, Skopje

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:13-Dec 7Fukuoka International Marathon, Fukuoka
Semi
1:03:10-Jun 15Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:14:28-Feb 3Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon, Beppu

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:59-Jul 8Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
13:55.89-May 26Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m
28:05.30-May 20Kumagaya
5000m
13:43.95-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m
13:52.03-Apr 15Yokohama

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:58.21-Jun 17Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
5000m
13:49.35-Jun 13Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m
13:58.90-May 27Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m
28:53.61-May 20Sendai Kanto Corporation Ch., Sendai
5000m
13:51.86-May 6Osaka 2006 IAAF World Athletics Tour, Osaka
5000m
13:34.44-Apr 29Hiroshima Oda Mikio Memorial, Hiroshima

2005

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
RoadRelay
1:57:06-Nov 23Chiba Ekiden, Chiba
5000m
13:19.69-Sep 24Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
10000m
28:30.65-Sep 24Marugame Japanese Corporate Ch., Marugame
5000m
13:45.69-May 21Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
13:31.39-May 15Hitachinaka East Japan Corporate Ch., Hitachinaka
5000m
13:18.21-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m
13:44.47-Apr 9Kumamoto

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:38.11-Sep 23Yokohama SEIKO Super Meet, Yokohama
5000m
13:29.18-May 22Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:42.46-Oct 12Maebashi Gunma Relays, Maebashi
Semi
1:03:16-Jul 6Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
13:40.99-May 5Mito International Meeting, Mito
5000m
13:38.70-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Daniel Muchunu Mwangi's 5000 m personal best?

Daniel Muchunu Mwangi's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.21, set on Apr 29, 2005 in Hiroshima (JPN), #793 on the all-time list.

Which events does Daniel Muchunu Mwangi compete in?

Daniel Muchunu Mwangi competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Daniel Muchunu Mwangi perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 1:10:02, set on Dec 8, 2019.

Does Daniel Muchunu Mwangi hold a world record?

Yes, Daniel Muchunu Mwangi holds the Road Relay world record with 1:57:06.