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Jacob Wanjiku

Jacob Wanjiku

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Birth dateJan 16, 1986
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Jacob Wanjiku is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 16, 1986. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:10.97 in the 3000m, 13:33.35 in the 5000m, 27:48.74 in the 10000m, 1:00:32 in the Semi and 46:32 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:00:32
#555 all-time
10 000 m
27:48.74
#801 all-time
2015 season best
1:00:48
Feb 1, 2015 · Marugame (JPN)
2015 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:32 (#555 all-time), 10 000 m 27:48.74 (#801 all-time), 2015 season best 1:00:48 (Feb 1, 2015, Marugame (JPN)) · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

8:10.97
13:33.35
27:48.74
#801 all-time
1:00:32
#555 all-time
46:32

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
5000m
13:58.94-Jun 27, 2015
↑
Shizuoka (JPN)
2015
Semi
1:00:48-Feb 1, 2015
↑
Marugame (JPN)
2014
5000m
13:55.41-Dec 7, 2014
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2014
Semi
1:01:32-Feb 16, 2014
↑
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2013
5000m
13:34.95-Apr 14, 2013
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2013
10000m
27:50.07-Dec 1, 2013
↑
Hachioji (JPN)
2013
Semi
1:00:55-May 19, 2013
↑
Gifu (JPN)
2012
5000m
14:00.57-Dec 2, 2012
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2012
10000m
28:01.98-Apr 21, 2012
↑
Kobe (JPN)
2012
Semi
1:00:59-Mar 18, 2012
↑
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2011
5000m
13:33.35-Nov 19, 2011
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2011
10000m
27:48.74-Apr 23, 2011
↑
Kobe (JPN)
2011
Semi
1:03:35-Jul 3, 2011
↑
Sapporo (JPN)
2010
3000m
8:10.97-Oct 11, 2010-Tajimi (JPN)
2010
10000m
27:49.44-Dec 4, 2010
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2010
Semi
1:00:32-Nov 23, 2010
↑
Nagoya (JPN)
2009
5000m
13:53.72-Sep 26, 2009
↑
Okayama (JPN)
2009
10000m
27:51.43-Oct 17, 2009
↑
Fukuroi (JPN)
2009
Semi
1:01:30-Nov 23, 2009
↑
Nagoya (JPN)
2008
10000m
28:05.68-Oct 18, 2008
↑
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2008
10MilesRoa
46:32-Dec 7, 2008-Kosa (JPN)
2008
Semi
1:03:05-Jun 15, 2008
↑
Sapporo (JPN)
2007
5000m
13:51.50-Apr 30, 2007
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2007
10000m
27:51.39-Oct 14, 2007
↑
Fukuroi (JPN)
2007
Semi
1:02:33-Nov 23, 2007
↑
Nagoya (JPN)
2006
5000m
13:54.52-May 27, 2006
↑
Nobeoka (JPN)
2006
10000m
28:11.47-Nov 29, 2006
↑
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2005
5000m
14:04.4h-Nov 6, 2005
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:58.94-Jun 27Shizuoka Time Trials, Shizuoka
5000m
14:01.66-Apr 26Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Semi
1:01:05-Feb 15Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:00:48-Feb 1Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:55.41-Dec 7Yokohama
Semi
1:01:32-Feb 16Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:50.07-Dec 1Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Hachioji
10000m
27:50.07-Nov 30-
Semi
1:00:55-May 19Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu
5000m
13:43.44-May 12Gifu Chubu Corporate Ch., Gifu
5000m
13:34.95-Apr 14Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:00.57-Dec 2Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meeting, Yokohama
Semi
1:02:54-May 20Gifu Half Marathon, Gifu
10000m
28:01.98-Apr 21Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi
1:00:59-Mar 18Yamaguchi Japan Industrial Teams Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:01:03-Feb 5Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2011

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:13.46-Dec 3Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
5000m
13:33.35-Nov 19Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
10000m
28:15.58-Oct 15-
Semi
1:03:35-Jul 3Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
28:37.89-May 7Gifu Chubu District Corporate Team Championships, Gifu
5000m
13:38.84-May 1Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
10000m
27:48.74-Apr 23Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:49.44-Dec 4Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Semi
1:00:32-Nov 23Nagoya Half Marathon, Nagoya
10000m
27:59.28-Oct 16Fukuroi Shizuoka Prefecture Time Trials, Fukuroi
3000m
8:10.97-Oct 11Tajimi

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:12.05-Dec 5-
Semi
1:01:30-Nov 23Nagoya Half Marathon, Nagoya
10000m
27:51.43-Oct 17Fukuroi
5000m
14:00.27-Sep 26Okayama
5000m
13:53.72-Sep 26Okayama

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
46:32-Dec 7Kosa 10 Miles, Kosa
10000m
28:05.68-Oct 18-
Semi
1:03:05-Jun 15Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:33-Nov 23Nagoya Half Marathon, Nagoya
10000m
27:51.39-Oct 14Fukuroi
5000m
13:52.38-Oct 8Tajimi
5000m
13:51.50-Apr 30Yokohama

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:11.47-Nov 29-
5000m
13:54.52-May 27Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:04.4HT-Nov 6Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacob Wanjiku's Half Marathon personal best?

Jacob Wanjiku's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:32, set on Nov 23, 2010 in Nagoya (JPN), #555 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jacob Wanjiku compete in?

Jacob Wanjiku competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Jacob Wanjiku perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 1:00:48, set on Feb 1, 2015 in Marugame (JPN).