James Getanda

James Getanda

KenyaKenya
Born
Jul 5, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
3000 m · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · 3000 m7:37.95
2011 season best29:39Dec 31, 2011 · Luanda
2011 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m27:44.73
#678 all-time

As of Oct 27, 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

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNakuru 20023:42.4h1,075 pts–
3000mDoha 20027:37.951,190 pts–
5000mMelbourne 200113:23.591,125 pts–
10000mCA 200427:44.731,156 pts#678
SemiSapporo 20061:02:541,073 pts–
MarathonCA 20082:11:501,098 pts–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201110Kilometr 29:39–Dec 31, 2011Luanda (ANG)
2010Marathon 2:14:02–Oct 24, 2010Casablanca (MAR)
2008Marathon 2:11:50–Jun 1, 2008San Diego, CA (USA)
20075000m 13:59.8h–Jun 14, 2007Nairobi (KEN)
20065000m 13:48.34–May 13, 2006Tokamachi (JPN)
200610000m 28:04.87–May 3, 2006Shizuoka (JPN)
2006Semi 1:02:54–Jul 9, 2006Sapporo (JPN)
20055000m 13:39.69–Jul 6, 2005Sapporo (JPN)
Compare me with James Getanda
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Getanda's 3000 m personal best is 7:37.95, set on May 15, 2002 in Doha (QAT).

James Getanda competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.

2011 season best: 29:39, set on Dec 31, 2011 in Luanda (ANG).