Daniel Njenga

Born
May 7, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
Marathon · 3000 m steeplechase

Daniel Njenga is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 7, 1976. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:36.55 in the 5000m, 27:51.83 in the 10000m, 1:00:39 in the Semi, 2:06:16 in the Marathon and 8:19.21 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:06:16
2015 season best29:08.63Nov 28, 2015 · Hachioji
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.21

As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:06:16 (#275 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.21 (#334 all-time), 2015 season best 29:08.63 (Nov 28, 2015, Hachioji (JPN)) · 50 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mTokyo 199613:36.551,080 pts–
10000mShizuoka 200227:51.831,145 pts#893
SemiTokyo 19961:00:391,160 pts–
MarathonIL 20022:06:161,199 pts#275
3000mStTokyo 19948:19.211,171 pts#334
20KilometrOimachi 199858:38–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201510000m 29:08.63–Nov 28, 2015Hachioji (JPN)
20145000m 14:15.71–May 17, 2014Fukushima (JPN)
201410000m 29:01.01–Nov 29, 2014Tokyo (JPN)
2014Marathon 2:13:50–Feb 2, 2014Oita (JPN)
20135000m 14:09.49–Jun 29, 2013Fukagawa (JPN)
201310000m 28:51.63–Sep 28, 2013Yokohama (JPN)
20125000m 13:59.83–Sep 23, 2012Yokohama (JPN)
20115000m 14:09.96–May 1, 2011Yokohama (JPN)
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Daniel Njenga's Marathon personal best is 2:06:16, set on Oct 13, 2002 in Chicago, IL (USA), #275 on the all-time list.

Daniel Njenga competes in the Marathon and 3000 m steeplechase.

2015 season best: 29:08.63, set on Nov 28, 2015 in Hachioji (JPN).