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Francine Niyomukunzi
BurundiActive- Born
- Aug 1, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m
Francine Niyomukunzi is a Burundian long-distance runner. In 2019, she competed in the senior women's race at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Aarhus, Denmark.
She finished in 74th place. In 2017, she competed in the junior women's race at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Kampala, Uganda.
She finished in 20th place. In 2020, she competed in the women's half marathon at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships held in Gdynia, Poland. In 2024, she finished 15th in the 5000 metres final at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She set a personal best of 31:17.02 in the 10000 metres, finishing in 14th.
As of Nov 10, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 30:42, 5000 m 14:41.46 (#139 all-time), 2026 season best 31:04 (Feb 22, 2026, Castellón (ESP)) · Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships, Sep 19, 2026, 15:28 · National record (1500 m) · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:18.52 | – | Jun 20, 2026 | C.D.S. Assoluto su Pista - Finale "A" Oro |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:33.27 | – | Jul 10, 2026 | Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:41.46 | – | Jun 4, 2026 | Golden Gala Pietro Mennea |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 15:13 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 21:32 | – | Jan 25, 2026 | 69° Campaccio - International Cross Country |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 31:04 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | 10K Facsa Castellón, Castellón |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:08.13 | – | Jun 2, 2025 | 61° Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:49.89 | – | Jun 6, 2025 | Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline |