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Douglas WAKIIHURI

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Douglas WAKIIHURI

KENKENMen
Birth dateSep 26, 1963
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Douglas WAKIIHURI is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 26, 1963. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:56.69 in the 3000m, 13:24.01 in the 5000m, 27:59.60 in the 10000m, 1:03:00 in the Semi and 2:09:03 in the Marathon. He has earned 4 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
1990 season best
2:10:27
Jan 30, 1990
1990 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 1990 season best 2:10:27 (Jan 30, 1990) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
7:56.69
13:24.01
27:59.60
1:03:00
2:09:03
15Kilometr
43:49
10MilesRoa
47:14
20Kilometr
59:48
30Kilometr
1:31:26
25Kilometr
1:15:34
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1
World Championships1--1
Total11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
Marathon
2:10:27-Jan 30, 1990
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1989
10000m
28:29.56-Aug 18, 1989
↓
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1989
Marathon
2:09:03-Apr 23, 1989
↓
-
1988
5000m
13:24.01-Jul 8, 1988--
1988
10000m
27:59.60-Jul 2, 1988
↓
-
1987
10000m
28:06.00-Jun 6, 1987
↓
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1986
10000m
28:17.12-Jul 5, 1986
↓
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1985
10000m
28:24.45-Jul 2, 1985
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1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:27-Jan 30-

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:29.56-Aug 18-
Marathon
2:09:03-Apr 23-

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:24.01-Jul 8-
10000m
27:59.60-Jul 2-
10000m
28:16.93-May 13-
10000m
28:25.32-Apr 23-

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:06.00-Jun 6-
10000m
28:13.83-Apr 29-

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:17.12-Jul 5-

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:24.45-Jul 2-

Honours

6

Boston Marathon

Marathon

1991
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New York Marathon

Marathon

1990
🥇

Auckland Commonwealth Games

Marathon

1990
🥇

London Marathon

Marathon

1989
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The XXIV Olympic Games

Marathon

1988
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IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How did Douglas WAKIIHURI perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 2:10:27, set on Jan 30, 1990.

How many medals has Douglas WAKIIHURI won?

Douglas WAKIIHURI has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.