Esther Wanjiru Maina

Esther Wanjiru Maina

KenyaKenya
Born
Mar 27, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Esther Wanjiru Maina (born March 27, 1977) is a retired female long-distance runner from Kenya. She is from Kahuhia, Murang'a District.

On January 15, 1999 she finished second at a half marathon race in Tokyo. The race was won by Elana Meyer, who set a world record, while Wanjiru scored did also beat the previous world record by timing 1:06:49 She won the Sendai Half Marathon in 1998 and 1999, and finished second in 2000.

She finished third at the 2000 Osaka Ladies Marathon, setting her personal best of 2:23:31 hours. Wanjiru became the first Kenyan woman to win Commonwealth Games gold medal, although Jackline Maranga won 1500 metres later at the same games.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:06:49
#125 all-time
2011 season best1:17:23Feb 27, 2011 · Moshi
2011 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:23:31
#333 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:06:49 (#125 all-time), Marathon 2:23:31 (#333 all-time), 2011 season best 1:17:23 (Feb 27, 2011, Moshi (TAN)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKasarani 2006Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:31.0h970 pts–
3000mHitachi 2000Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:13.031,063 pts–
5000mAlgiers 2007Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:14.051,136 pts#632
10000mTokyo 1997Kenya 10 000 m all-time list31:52.441,146 pts#598
SemiTokyo 1999Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:06:491,196 pts#125
MarathonOsaka 2000Kenya Marathon all-time list2:23:311,179 pts#333

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Semi 1:17:23–Feb 27, 2011Moshi (TAN)
200910Kilometr 33:36–Mar 28, 2009Roanne (FRA)
2009Semi 1:17:14–Mar 29, 2009Chalons-en-Champagne (FRA)
200830Kilometr 1:50:44–Jan 26, 2008–
20075000m 15:14.05–Jul 18, 2007Algiers (ALG)
200710Kilometr 33:06–May 4, 2007Strasbourg (FRA)
20061500m 4:31.0h–Jun 29, 2006Kenyan Championships
20065000m 16:50.5h–Jan 7, 2006Nairobi (KEN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Esther Wanjiru Maina's Half Marathon personal best is 1:06:49, set on Jan 15, 1999 in Tokyo (JPN), #125 on the all-time list.

Esther Wanjiru Maina competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2011 season best: 1:17:23, set on Feb 27, 2011 in Moshi (TAN).