Emeline Imanizabayo

RWAWomen

Birth dateJan 1, 1996

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Emeline Imanizabayo is a Rwanda middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1996. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:11.25 in the 1500m, 9:28.58 in the 3000m, 15:37.87 in the 5000m, 1:07:35 in the Semi and 15:07 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Rwanda.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:07:35

2026 season best

1:07:35

Mar 8, 2026 · Lisboa (POR)

2026 season best

Last competition

African Athletics Championships

May 12, 2026 · 15:46.62

African Athletics Championships

Record

National record · 5 Kilometres Road 15:07

National record

Age

30 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: Half Marathon 1:07:35, 2026 season best 1:07:35 (Mar 8, 2026, Lisboa (POR)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 12, 2026, 15:46.62 · National record (5 Kilometres Road) · 30 years old

Personal bests

4:11.25

9:28.58

15:37.87

1:07:35

5Kilometre

15:07

2000m

6:19.9HT

3000m-short-track

9:28.58

10Kilometr

30:39

10MilesRoa

53:07

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	5Kilometre	15:07	-	Apr 18, 2026	-	Seven Hills Record Run
2026	5000m	15:46.62	-	May 12, 2026	↓	African Athletics Championships
2026	10Kilometr	30:39	-	Apr 4, 2026	-	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2026	Semi	1:07:35	-	Mar 8, 2026	↑	EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
2025	1500m	4:11.25	-	Sep 2, 2025	↑	24. Volksbank Trier Eifel Flutlichtmeeting, Moselstadion, Trier
2025	2000m	6:19.9h	-	Apr 26, 2025	-	Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
2025	3000m	9:40.4h	-	Apr 26, 2025	↓	Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
2025	5000m	16:01.50	-	Jul 19, 2025	↓	Rwandan Championships, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali
2025	10MilesRoa	53:07	-	Sep 21, 2025	-	Dam tot Damloop
2024	3000m-short-track	9:28.58	-	Mar 2, 2024	-	World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
2024	3000m	9:28.58	-	Mar 2, 2024	↓	World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
2024	5000m	15:56.20	-	Mar 18, 2024	↓	African Games
2023	1500m	4:27.81	-	Mar 17, 2023	↑	Meeting International Djibouti, Stade Gouled, Djibouti
2023	Semi	1:13:19	-	Oct 1, 2023	↑	World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga
2022	1500m	4:41.9h	-	Feb 19, 2022	↑	Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali (RWA)
2022	5000m	15:37.87	-	Aug 7, 2022	↓	XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:46.62	-	May 12	African Athletics Championships
5Kilometre	15:07	-	Apr 18	Seven Hills Record Run
10Kilometr	30:39	-	Apr 4	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
Semi	1:07:35	-	Mar 8	EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	53:07	-	Sep 21	Dam tot Damloop
3000m	8:51.18	-	Sep 5	Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meeting 6
1500m	4:11.25	-	Sep 2	24. Volksbank Trier Eifel Flutlichtmeeting, Moselstadion, Trier
5000m	16:01.50	-	Jul 19	Rwandan Championships, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali
2000m	6:19.9HT	-	Apr 26	Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
3000m	9:40.4HT	-	Apr 26	Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
2000m	6:19.9HT	-	Apr 26	Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
3000m	9:40.4HT	-	Apr 26	Genocide Memorial Tournament Of Athletics
5000m	16:58.4HT	-	Feb 15	1st National Track and field trials, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:56.20	-	Mar 22	African Games
5000m	15:56.20	-	Mar 18	African Games
3000m-short-track	9:28.58	-	Mar 2	World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:13:19	-	Oct 1	World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga
1500m	4:30.40	-	Jul 15	19° Meeting Internazionale Regione FVG - Ospiti di gente unica
Semi	1:13:33	-	Jun 4	Medio Maraton Internacional Ciudad de Albacete 2023, Albacete
3000m	DNF	-	May 5	XXXII Meeting Citta' Di Conegliano, Stadio Narciso Soldan, Conegliano
Semi	1:13:29	-	May 5	Trieste Half Marathon
1500m	4:27.81	-	Mar 17	Meeting International Djibouti, Stade Gouled, Djibouti

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	16:18	-	Dec 31	Bitburger 0,0% Silvesterlauf, Trier
5000m	15:37.87	-	Aug 7	XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
1500m	4:41.9HT	-	Feb 19	National Track and Field Series, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali
5000m	16:38.3HT	-	Feb 19	National Track and Field Series, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Emeline Imanizabayo's Half Marathon personal best?

Emeline Imanizabayo's Half Marathon personal best is 1:07:35, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Lisboa (POR).

Which events does Emeline Imanizabayo compete in?

Emeline Imanizabayo competes in the Half Marathon.

How did Emeline Imanizabayo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:07:35, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Lisboa (POR). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 12, 2026, 15:46.62.

Emeline Imanizabayo

Personal bests

Performance Charts

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