Esther Wanjiru

Born
Mar 14, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
5000 m

Esther Wanjiru is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 14, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:58.65 in the 1500m, 9:46.23 in the 3000m and 16:29.26 in the 5000m. She ranks 452nd all-time in the 5000m for Kenya. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m16:29.26
2024 season best16:29.26Jul 17, 2024 · Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa
Last competition93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics ChampionshipsSep 21, 2024 · 16:50.56

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:29.26, 2024 season best 16:29.26 (Jul 17, 2024, Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa (JPN)) · Last competition: 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Sep 21, 2024, 16:50.56 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mYamaguchi 2022Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:58.65781 pts–
3000mOkayama 2023Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:46.23956 pts–
5000mFukagawa 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:29.26997 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20245000m 16:29.26–Jul 17, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
20233000m 9:46.23–Jun 17, 202376th Chugoku District High School Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
20235000m 16:42.14–Aug 19, 202377th Chugoku Athletics Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori
20221500m 4:58.65–Oct 1, 2022Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Esther Wanjiru's 5000 m personal best is 16:29.26, set on Jul 17, 2024 in Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa (JPN).

Esther Wanjiru competes in the 5000 m.

2024 season best: 16:29.26, set on Jul 17, 2024 in Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa (JPN). Last competition: 93rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Sep 21, 2024, 16:50.56.