Jairus Chanchima

Jairus Chanchima

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 5, 1984 (41 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Jairus Chanchima is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 5, 1984. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 28:35.7h in the 10000m, 59:43 in the Semi, 2:07:43 in the Marathon, 47:22 in the 15Kilometr and 28:08 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon59:43
#215 all-time
2016 season best2:15:31Apr 17, 2016 · Nagano
2016 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:07:43
#654 all-time

As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 59:43 (#215 all-time), Marathon 2:07:43 (#654 all-time), 2016 season best 2:15:31 (Apr 17, 2016, Nagano (JPN)) · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
10000mKisii 201328:35.7h1,078 pts–
SemiLille 200959:431,198 pts#215
MarathonSeoul 20122:07:431,172 pts#654
15KilometrLe Puy-en-Velay 200547:22–
10KilometrMagny-le-Hongre 200928:08–
10MilesRoaDC 201047:00–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Marathon 2:15:31–Apr 17, 2016Nagano (JPN)
2014Semi 1:09:20–Jan 19, 2014Yangon (MYA)
2014Marathon 2:14:53–Mar 16, 2014Seoul (KOR)
201310000m 28:35.7h–Jun 7, 2013Kisii (KEN)
2013Semi 1:04:23–Mar 30, 2013Paderborn (GER)
2013Marathon 2:10:37–Jan 5, 2013Xiamen (CHN)
2012Semi 1:00:46–Feb 26, 2012Barcelona (ESP)
2012Marathon 2:07:43–Mar 18, 2012Seoul (KOR)
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Jairus Chanchima's Half Marathon personal best is 59:43, set on Sep 5, 2009 in Lille (FRA), #215 on the all-time list.

Jairus Chanchima competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2016 season best: 2:15:31, set on Apr 17, 2016 in Nagano (JPN).