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Esther Wambui

Esther Wambui

KENKENWomen
Birth dateMay 8, 2003
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Esther Wambui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 8, 2003. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:06.21 in the 800m, 4:15.09 in the 1500m, 8:53.21 in the 3000m, 15:12.52 in the 5000m and 32:02.66 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
15:12.52
#602 all-time
10 000 m
32:02.66
2026 season best
15:38.78
May 17, 2026 · ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
Sep 11, 2026 · 15:39.16
74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
Age
23 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 5000 m 15:12.52 (#602 all-time), 10 000 m 32:02.66, 2026 season best 15:38.78 (May 17, 2026, ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN)) · Last competition: 74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto, Sep 11, 2026, 15:39.16 · 23 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:15.09-May 15, 2026
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68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
2026
3000m
9:01.97-Jun 13, 2026
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23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
2026
5000m
15:38.78-May 17, 2026
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68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
2026
CrossCount
36:29-Feb 14, 2026
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Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
1500m
4:17.87-Sep 27, 2025
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73rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
2025
3000m
9:07.67-Jul 19, 2025
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HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri
2025
5000m
15:12.52-Jun 11, 2025
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HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in FUKAGAWA
2025
10000m
32:02.66-Dec 6, 2025
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EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
2024
1500m
4:17.32-May 18, 2024
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66th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
2024
3000m
9:07.45-Jul 13, 2024
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Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu, Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu
2024
5000m
15:28.12-Apr 29, 2024
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58th Oda Mikio Memorial
2024
CrossCount
35:12-Mar 2, 2024
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Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
2023
3000m
8:58.57-Jul 8, 2023
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Hokuren Distance Challenge 2023 - Abashiri, Athletic Track, Abashiri
2023
5000m
15:22.66-Apr 29, 2023
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57th Oda Mikio Memorial
2023
10000m
32:22.45-Apr 22, 2023
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71st Hyogo Relay Carnival, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe - Asics Challenge
2022
3000m
8:53.21-Jul 9, 2022
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Municipal Stadium, Kitami (JPN)
2022
5000m
15:17.75-Sep 25, 2022
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70th All Japan Corporate Team Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu
2021
1500m
4:16.0h-Feb 28, 2021
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Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
3000m
8:53.45-Oct 2, 2021
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Municipal Stadium, Miyoshi (JPN)
2021
5000m
15:24.67-Apr 29, 2021
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Mikio Oda Memorial Athletics Meet
2020
3000m
8:57.16-Sep 12, 2020
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Municipal Stadium, Miyoshi (JPN)
2020
5000m
15:18.56-Nov 3, 2020
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2019
800m
2:06.21-Aug 7, 2019
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Okinawa (JPN)
2017
800m
2:09.71-Jun 14, 2017
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Nairobi (KEN)
2017
1500m
4:31.9h-May 25, 2017
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Eldoret (KEN)

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:02.66-Dec 6EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
1500m
4:17.87-Sep 2873rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
5000m
15:37.92-Sep 2873rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
1500m
4:17.87-Sep 2773rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
3000m
9:07.67-Jul 19HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in ABASHIRI, Athletic Track, Abashiri
5000m
15:29.45-Jul 16HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in KITAMI, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
5000m
DNF-Jul 12HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
10000m
DNF-Jun 14HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in SHIBETSU
5000m
15:12.52-Jun 11HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in FUKAGAWA
1500m
4:20.51-May 2567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
5000m
15:25.84-May 2567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
1500m
4:20.51-May 2367th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
5000m
15:36.22-May 436th Golden Games in Nobeoka
5000m
16:04.03-Apr 1233rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto

2024

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
DNF-Sep 2811th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m
16:01.39-Sep 2372nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
5000m
16:01.39-Sep 2272nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
1500m
4:17.89-Sep 2272nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
5000m
DNF-Jul 20Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
5000m
DNF-Jul 17Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
3000m
9:07.45-Jul 13Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu, Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu
5000m
15:51.25-Jul 10Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
5000m
15:35.97-May 1966th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
1500m
4:17.32-May 1866th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
5000m
15:35.97-May 1866th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
5000m
15:28.12-Apr 2958th Oda Mikio Memorial
5000m
15:33.06-Apr 1332nd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
CrossCount
35:12-Mar 2Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km

2023

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:40.70-Dec 7Edion Distance Challenge, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
3000m
9:01.91-Sep 2471st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
5000m
15:48.54-Sep 2471st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
3000m
9:01.91-Sep 2271st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
5000m
DNF-Jul 15Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose
5000m
15:45.44-Jul 12Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
3000m
8:58.57-Jul 8Hokuren Distance Challenge 2023 - Abashiri, Athletic Track, Abashiri
5000m
DNF-Jul 1Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu
5000m
15:46.18-May 2165th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Kanseki Stadium, Utsunomiya
5000m
15:22.66-Apr 2957th Oda Mikio Memorial
10000m
32:22.45-Apr 2271st Hyogo Relay Carnival, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe - Asics Challenge
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Esther Wambui's 5000 m personal best?

Esther Wambui's 5000 m personal best is 15:12.52, set on Jun 11, 2025 in Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa (JPN), #602 on the all-time list.

Which events does Esther Wambui compete in?

Esther Wambui competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Esther Wambui perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15:38.78, set on May 17, 2026 in ND Soft Stadium, Tendo (JPN). Last competition: 74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto on Sep 11, 2026, 15:39.16.