David Tuwei

David Tuwei

KenyaKenya
Born
Feb 22, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

David Tuwei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 22, 1979. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.47 in the 1500m, 7:43.50 in the 3000m, 13:20.83 in the 5000m, 1:04:21 in the Semi and 2:13:44 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m7:43.50
2017 season best2:25:21May 7, 2017
2017 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:20.83
#968 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 7:43.50, 5000 m 13:20.83 (#968 all-time), 2017 season best 2:25:21 (May 7, 2017) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKarlstad 2001Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:44.471,048 pts–
3000mHelsinki 2000Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:43.501,155 pts–
5000mMarseille 2000Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:20.831,135 pts#968
SemiLisboa 2005Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:04:211,018 pts–
MarathonMN 2008Kenya Marathon all-time list2:13:441,064 pts–
2000mFlorø 20015:03.141,103 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017Marathon 2:25:21–May 7, 2017–
2015Marathon 2:19:29–Feb 28, 2015Woodlands (USA)
2014Marathon 2:16:22–Jan 19, 2014Houston, TX (USA)
2013Marathon 2:16:41–Nov 2, 2013Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2012Semi 1:05:59–Jun 2, 2012Kansas City, MO (USA)
2012Marathon 2:17:30–May 6, 2012Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
201110Kilometr 30:42–Jul 4, 2011La Crosse, WI (USA)
2011Semi 1:07:31–Sep 10, 2011Cedar Falls, IA (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

David Tuwei's 3000 m personal best is 7:43.50, set on Jun 15, 2000 in Helsinki (FIN).

David Tuwei competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2017 season best: 2:25:21, set on May 7, 2017.