James Karanu

James Karanu

Born
Jan 5, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

James Karanu is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 5, 1976. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.46 in the 800m, 3:41.40 in the 1500m, 3:56.72 in the Mile, 8:01.39 in the 3000m and 14:24 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:47.73
2005 season best1:52.12Jan 22, 2005
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:59.17

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.73, Mile Short Track 3:59.17, 2005 season best 1:52.12 (Jan 22, 2005) · 50 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNC 2000Kenya 800 m all-time list1:46.461,130 pts–
1500mLA 2000Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:41.401,088 pts–
MileOR 2001Kenya Mile all-time list3:56.721,116 pts–
3000mIndoorMO 20008:01.391,070 pts–
5KilometreAR 200314:24–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMO 20008:01.391,070 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2005800m-short-track 1:52.12–Jan 22, 2005–
2005Mile 4:10.65–Apr 28, 2005–
2004800m-short-track 1:49.03–Jan 23, 2004–
2004800m 1:50.36–May 8, 2004–
2004mile-short-track 4:07.77–Feb 6, 2004–
2003800m 1:47.33–Apr 12, 2003–
2003MileRoad 4:00.10–Mar 22, 2003Austin Congress Avenue Mile
2003Mile 4:05.14–Apr 19, 2003–
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Frequently asked questions

James Karanu's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.73, set on Feb 21, 1999.

James Karanu competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2005 season best: 1:52.12, set on Jan 22, 2005.