Elijah Kipruto Maru

Birth dateJun 12, 1976

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Elijah Kipruto Maru is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 12, 1976. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.33 in the 800m, 3:32.07 in the 1500m, 3:53.49 in the Mile, 7:42.82 in the 3000m and 13:45.50 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

1500 m

3:32.07

#180 all-time

3000 m

7:42.82

2004 season best

3:43.94

Jul 4, 2004 · Padova (ITA)

2004 season best

Age

50 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 1500 m 3:32.07 (#180 all-time), 3000 m 7:42.82, 2004 season best 3:43.94 (Jul 4, 2004, Padova (ITA)) · 50 years old

Personal bests

1:47.33

3:32.07

3:53.49

7:42.82

13:45.50

2:19.34

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2004	1500m	3:43.94	-	Jul 4, 2004	↑	Padova (ITA)
2004	3000m	8:18.60	-	Sep 12, 2004	↓	Avezzano (ITA)
2004	5000m	13:45.50	-	Jun 19, 2004	↑	Rabat (MAR)
2003	1500m	3:45.19	-	Jun 1, 2003	↑	Ljubljana (SLO)
2003	3000m	7:42.82	-	Jun 6, 2003	↓	Torino (ITA)
2003	5000m	13:52.45	-	May 18, 2003	↑	Sesto Fiorentino (ITA)
2002	1500m	3:47.39	-	Sep 1, 2002	↑	Padova (ITA)
2002	3000m	8:02.37	-	Sep 10, 2002	↓	Cagliari (ITA)
2000	3000m	7:49.91	-	Jun 17, 2000	↓	Abano Terme (ITA)
1999	1500m	3:46.7h	-	Jun 24, 1999	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
1998	1500m	3:40.3h	-	Jul 4, 1998	↑	Kenyan Championships
1998	Mile	3:54.55	-	Jun 9, 1998	↓	Bratislava (SVK)
1997	800m	1:47.33	-	Mar 2, 1997	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1997	1500m	3:35.66	-	Jun 5, 1997	↑	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1997	Mile	3:53.49	-	Feb 20, 1997	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1996	1000m	2:19.34	-	Sep 9, 1996	-	Sarajevo (BIH)
1996	1500m	3:32.07	-	Sep 1, 1996	↑	Rieti (ITA)
1995	800m	1:47.46	-	Jul 10, 1995	↑	Stockholm (SWE)
1995	1500m	3:37.24	-	Jul 25, 1995	↑	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
1994	800m	1:48.63	-	Jul 7, 1994	↑	Algiers African Junior Championships
1994	1500m	3:45.53	-	Jul 24, 1994	↑	Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

2004

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:18.60	-	Sep 12	Avezzano Trofeo Pietro Marianella, Avezzano
1500m	3:48.42	-	Sep 10	Sanluri Meeting Terra Sarda, Sanluri
5000m	13:53.59	-	Jul 17	Formia Trofeo degli Aurunci, Formia
1500m	3:44.74	-	Jul 14	Nuoro Memorial Paolo Delogu, Nuoro
1500m	3:43.94	-	Jul 4	Padova International Meeting, Padova
5000m	14:09.86	-	Jun 27	Pescara Italian Club Championships, Pescara
1500m	3:49.78	-	Jun 26	Pescara Italian Club Championships, Pescara
5000m	13:45.50	-	Jun 19	Rabat International Meeting, Rabat
5000m	13:50.0HT	-	Jun 10	Avellino International Meeting, Avellino
5000m	14:11.62	-	Jun 6	Sassari Regional Championships, Sassari
5000m	14:09.01	-	Jun 3	Livorno Regional Championships, Livorno

2003

15 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:12.16	-	Sep 13	Castiglione Della Pescaia, Castiglione della Pescaia
3000m	8:26.34	-	Sep 6	Oristano Meeting Terra Sarda, Oristano
1500m	3:46.68	-	Jul 27	Funchal Meeting da Madeira, Funchal
1500m	3:47.38	-	Jul 17	Algiers Sonatrach Meeting, Algiers
1500m	3:46.99	-	Jul 12	Lugano International Meeting, Lugano
1500m	3:50.64	-	Jul 9	Nuoro Paolo Delogu Memorial, Nuoro
5000m	13:55.92	-	Jun 29	Roma Italian Club Championships, Roma
1500m	3:46.89	-	Jun 28	Roma Italian Club Championships, Roma
3000m	7:57.08	-	Jun 25	Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
5000m	14:02.99	-	Jun 12	Avellino International Meeting, Avellino
3000m	7:49.91	-	Jun 10	Napoli International Meeting, Napoli
3000m	7:42.82	-	Jun 6	Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
1500m	3:45.19	-	Jun 1	Ljubljana EAA Meeting, Ljubljana
5000m	13:52.45	-	May 18	Sesto Fiorentino Italian Club Championships, Sesto Fiorentino
1500m	3:50.18	-	May 17	Sesto Fiorentino Italian Club Championships, Sesto Fiorentino

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:09.51	-	Sep 21	Riese Pio X, Riese Pio
3000m	8:02.37	-	Sep 10	Cagliari Terra Sarda Meeting, Cagliari
1500m	3:47.39	-	Sep 1	Padova International Meeting, Padova
3000m	8:15.94	-	Aug 25	Avezzano International, Avezzano

2000

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	7:49.91	-	Jun 17	Abano Terme

1999

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:51.04	-	Jul 25	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
1500m	3:48.27	-	Jul 5	Zagreb Meeting '99, Zagreb
1500m	3:46.7HT	-	Jun 24	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

1998

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:47.44	-	Jul 25	Barcelona Meeting d'Atletisme Adidas, Barcelona
Mile	4:07.62	-	Jul 16	Nice Nikaia, Nice
1500m	3:40.3HT	-	Jul 4	Kenyan Championships
1500m	3:40.8HT	-	Jun 14	London
Mile	3:54.55	-	Jun 9	Bratislava Slovnaft '98, Bratislava
1500m	3:52.44	-	Mar 27	Johannesburg All Africa Invitational, Johannesburg
1500m	3:45.76	-	Mar 21	Brisbane Optus Grand Prix, Brisbane
1500m	3:47.89	-	Mar 15	Optus Australian Championships
1500m	3:43.95	-	Mar 14	Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne

1997

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	3:56.37	-	Jul 16	Nice Nikaia, Nice
Mile	3:57.79	-	Jul 4	Oslo Mobil Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m	3:38.73	-	Jul 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m	3:40.50	-	Jun 28	Kenyan Championships
1500m	3:37.08	-	Jun 13	Nürnberg Live '97, Nürnberg
1500m	3:38.21	-	Jun 8	Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
1500m	3:35.66	-	Jun 5	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elijah Kipruto Maru's 1500 m personal best?

Elijah Kipruto Maru's 1500 m personal best is 3:32.07, set on Sep 1, 1996 in Rieti (ITA), #180 on the all-time list.

Which events does Elijah Kipruto Maru compete in?

Elijah Kipruto Maru competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Elijah Kipruto Maru perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 3:43.94, set on Jul 4, 2004 in Padova (ITA).