JG
James Getanda
KENMenBirth dateJul 5, 1983
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James Getanda is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on July 5, 1983. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:42.4h in the 1500m, 7:37.95 in the 3000m, 13:23.59 in the 5000m, 27:44.73 in the 10000m and 1:02:54 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Key facts
3000 m
7:37.95
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: 3000 m 7:37.95, 10 000 m 27:44.73 (#678 all-time), 2011 season best 29:39 (Dec 31, 2011, Luanda (ANG)) · 43 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:42.4HT
7:37.95
13:23.59
1:02:54
2:11:50
8:50.1HT
28:47
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 29:39 | - | Dec 31, 2011 | ↓ | Luanda (ANG) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:14:02 | - | Oct 24, 2010 | ↓ | Casablanca (MAR) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:11:50 | - | Jun 1, 2008 | ↓ | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 13:59.8h | - | Jun 14, 2007 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 13:48.34 | - | May 13, 2006 | ↓ | Tokamachi (JPN) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 28:04.87 | - | May 3, 2006 | ↓ | Shizuoka (JPN) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:02:54 | - | Jul 9, 2006 | - | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:39.69 | - | Jul 6, 2005 | ↓ | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 28:09.61 | - | Jun 5, 2005 | ↓ | Japanese Championships |
| 2004 | 3000m | 7:45.20 | - | Jun 5, 2004 | ↑ | Gresham, OR (USA) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 13:29.79 | - | Jun 11, 2004 | ↓ | Victoria (CAN) |
| 2004 | 10000m | 27:44.73 | - | Apr 30, 2004 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:52.1h | - | May 18, 2003 | ↓ | Turnov (CZE) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 7:52.46 | - | Jul 30, 2003 | ↑ | Tallinn (EST) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 13:29.19 | - | Jul 5, 2003 | ↓ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 28:47 | - | Nov 16, 2003 | ↓ | Marseille (FRA) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:42.4h | - | Mar 23, 2002 | ↓ | Nakuru (KEN) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 7:37.95 | - | May 15, 2002 | ↑ | Doha (QAT) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 13:40.52 | - | May 18, 2002 | ↓ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 29:15 | - | Jan 13, 2002 | ↓ | Hastings (GBR) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 7:40.69 | - | Jul 22, 2001 | ↑ | Crystal Palace, London (GBR) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 13:23.59 | - | Mar 1, 2001 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 28:57 | - | Nov 18, 2001 | ↓ | Marseille (FRA) |
| 2000 | 3000m | 7:51.37 | - | Jul 8, 2000 | ↑ | Caorle (ITA) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:31.02 | - | Sep 3, 2000 | ↓ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 1998 | 3000mSt | 8:50.1h | - | Jun 16, 1998 | - | Nairobi (KEN) |
2011
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:39 | - | Dec 31 | Luanda Corrida de Săo Silvestre, Luanda |
2010
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:14:02 | - | Oct 24 | Casablanca Marathon, Casablanca |
2008
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:11:50 | - | Jun 1 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA |
2007
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:59.8HT | - | Jun 14 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
5000m | 14:09.00 | - | Jun 8 | Kisii Regional Championships, Kisii |
2006
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:55.65 | - | Oct 1 | Oita All-Japan Corporate Team Championships, Oita |
Semi | 1:02:54 | - | Jul 9 | Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo |
10000m | 28:35.78 | - | May 14 | Tokamachi |
5000m | 13:48.34 | - | May 13 | Tokamachi |
10000m | 28:04.87 | - | May 3 | Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka |
10000m | 28:06.74 | - | Apr 23 | Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe |
2005
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:16.55 | - | Oct 16 | Niigata |
10000m | 28:25.82 | - | Aug 28 | Toyama |
5000m | 13:39.69 | - | Jul 6 | Sapporo Hokuren Distance Challenge, Sapporo |
10000m | 28:09.61 | - | Jun 5 | Japanese Championships |
2004
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 7:47.52 | - | Jul 9 | Kazan Znamenskiy Memorial, Kazan |
5000m | 13:33.24 | - | Jul 3 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
5000m | 13:29.79 | - | Jun 11 | Victoria International Track Classic, Victoria |
3000m | 7:45.20 | - | Jun 5 | Gresham adidas Oregon Track Classic, Gresham, OR |
3000m | 7:49.26 | - | May 31 | Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen |
5000m | 14:09.0HT | - | May 22 | Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi |
10000m | 27:44.73 | - | Apr 30 | Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 14:13.4HT | - | Apr 3 | Nyeri AK Weekend Meeting, Nyeri |
2003
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 28:47 | - | Nov 16 | Marseille |
3000m | 7:52.46 | - | Jul 30 | Tallinn Meeting 2003, Tallinn |
5000m | 13:29.19 | - | Jul 5 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
3000m | 7:54.81 | - | Jun 25 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
5000m | 14:03.74 | - | Jun 7 | Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi |
1500m | 3:52.1HT | - | May 18 | Turnov Ludvík Daňek Memorial, Turnov |
2002
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:48.84 | - | Jun 21 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
1500m | 3:49.12 | - | Jun 1 | Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata |
3000m | 7:48.73 | - | May 29 | Dessau Anhalt, Dessau |
5000m | 13:40.52 | - | May 18 | Loughborough Acqa Pura International, Loughborough |
3000m | 7:37.95 | - | May 15 | Doha Qatar Athletic Grand Prix, Doha |
1500m | 3:42.4HT | - | Mar 23 | Nakuru KAAA Meeting, Nakuru |
5000m | 13:59.7HT | - | Mar 17 | Nyeri |
10Kilometr | 29:15 | - | Jan 13 | Hastings 10 km, Hastings |
2001
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 28:57 | - | Nov 18 | Marseille 10 km, Marseille |
3000m | 7:40.69 | - | Jul 22 | London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London |
5000m | 13:29.18 | - | Jul 15 | Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta |
3000m | 7:57.19 | - | Jul 13 | Santry Morton Memorial Meeting, Santry |
5000m | 13:37.77 | - | Jul 7 | Cork City Sports International, Cork City |
3000m | 7:55.34 | - | Jun 9 | Palo Alto Peregrine Systems US Open, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 13:36.90 | - | May 27 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 13:29.53 | - | Mar 11 | Hobart Telstra Athletics GP, Hobart |
5000m | 13:23.59 | - | Mar 1 | Melbourne Telstra Track Classic, Melbourne |
3000m | 7:46.86 | - | Feb 3 | Newcastle Telstra Athletics GP, Newcastle |
2000
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:31.02 | - | Sep 3 | Rieti GP II., Rieti |
5000m | 13:39.14 | - | Aug 19 | Solihull |
5000m | 13:34.23 | - | Aug 13 | Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta |
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Honours
5
2000Algiers African Championships
5000 Metres
5
2000Algiers African Championships
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is James Getanda's 3000 m personal best?
James Getanda's 3000 m personal best is 7:37.95, set on May 15, 2002 in Doha (QAT).
Which events does James Getanda compete in?
James Getanda competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.
How did James Getanda perform in 2011?
2011 season best: 29:39, set on Dec 31, 2011 in Luanda (ANG).