Faith Macharia

Photo: André Zehetbauer from Schwerin, Deutschland—CC BY-SA 2.0

Faith Macharia

KenyaKenya
Born
Feb 9, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Faith Macharia (born 9 February 1976, Nyeri, Kenya) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres. In 2001, she set a new Kenyan record over 1000 metres (2:35.39), still valid in 2007. She trains with PACE Sports Management and is coached by Ricky Simms.

Personal best · 800 m1:58.34
#230 all-time
2008 season best2:00.95Jun 12, 2008 · Ostrava
2008 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:35.39

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:58.34 (#230 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:35.39, 2008 season best 2:00.95 (Jun 12, 2008, Ostrava (CZE)) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mNakuru 2005Kenya 400 m all-time list55.3h1,002 pts–
800mMonaco 2001Kenya 800 m all-time list1:58.341,193 pts#230
1500mKöln 1999Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:08.041,142 pts#901
1500m-short-trackIndoorPeania 20044:20.691,065 pts–
1500m-short-track20044:20.691,065 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorGent 20042:04.521,113 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2008800m 2:00.95–Jun 12, 2008Ostrava (CZE)
20081500m 4:19.00–May 25, 2008Vila Real de Santo António (POR)
2007800m 2:01.15–Jul 21, 2007Madrid (ESP)
20071000m 2:39.26–Jun 3, 2007Glasgow (GBR)
2006800m 2:01.76–Jun 5, 2006Rehlingen (GER)
2005400m 55.3h–Apr 30, 2005Nakuru (KEN)
2005800m 2:02.08–Jul 17, 2005Thessaloniki (GRE)
2004800m 2:00.50–Jul 31, 2004Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
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Faith Macharia
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Faith Macharia's 800 m personal best is 1:58.34, set on Jul 20, 2001 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #230 on the all-time list.

Faith Macharia competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

2008 season best: 2:00.95, set on Jun 12, 2008 in Ostrava (CZE).