Gideon Gathimba
- Born
- Mar 9, 1980 (46 years old)
- Events
- 1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track
Gideon Gathimba is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Gideon Gathimba established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Gideon Gathimba's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.
Throughout their competitive career, Gideon Gathimba participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Gideon Gathimba to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.
Gideon Gathimba's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Gideon Gathimba's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:35.40, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:39.70, 2015 season best 3:44.7h (Jul 10, 2015, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Jul 24, 2015, DNF · 46 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:44.7h | – | Jul 10, 2015 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 13:39.34 | – | Jun 8, 2014 | Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:40.47 | – | May 11, 2013 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 7:42.18 | – | Jul 8, 2013 | Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:33.83 | – | Aug 23, 2012 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 1500m-short-track | 3:38.22 | – | Feb 12, 2012 | – |
| 2012 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:38.22 | – | Feb 12, 2012 | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 2012 | Mile | 3:50.24 | – | Jun 7, 2012 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - National Events |
