Esther Gitahi

Esther Gitahi

KenyaKenya
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5 Kilometres Road

Esther Gitahi is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:07.87 in the 800m, 4:13.77 in the 1500m, 5:06.70 in the Mile, 4:42.49 in the Mile and 9:16.42 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:30.95
2024 season best8:46.51Feb 9, 2024 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2024 season best
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road15:08
Last competitionSunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CAJul 20, 2024 · DQ
Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:30.95, 5 Kilometres Road 15:08, 2024 season best 8:46.51 (Feb 9, 2024, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, Jul 20, 2024, DQ

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mFL 2021Kenya 800 m all-time list2:07.871,026 pts–
1500mFL 2023Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:13.771,098 pts–
Mile2017Kenya Mile all-time list5:06.70870 pts–
MileIndoorTX 20204:42.491,060 pts–
3000m2020Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:16.421,052 pts#479
3000mIndoorWA 20209:16.421,073 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20241500m 4:12.08–Apr 6, 2024Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:46.51–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20243000m Indoor8:46.51–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20245Kilometre 15:08–Apr 13, 2024B.A.A. 5K
20245000m 15:10.70–May 11, 2024Track Fest, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
20231500m 4:13.77–Mar 31, 2023Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
20235000m 15:41.23–Apr 14, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
20235000m-short-track Indoor15:46.92–Dec 2, 2023Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Esther Gitahi's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:30.95, set on Mar 3, 2018.

Esther Gitahi competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5 Kilometres Road.

2024 season best: 8:46.51, set on Feb 9, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA on Jul 20, 2024, DQ.