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James Kwalia C'Kurui
- Born
- Jun 12, 1984 (42 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 m
James Kwalia C'Kurui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 12, 1984. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:37.02 in the 1500m, 3:50.39 in the Mile, 7:28.28 in the 3000m, 12:54.58 in the 5000m and 28:55.14 in the 10000m. He has earned 7 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m7:28.28
2013 season best30:01Mar 10, 2013 · Taroudant
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
Personal best · 5000 m12:54.58
As of Nov 4, 2026: 3000 m 7:28.28, 5000 m 12:54.58 (#74 all-time), 2013 season best 30:01 (Mar 10, 2013, Taroudant (MAR)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 42 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 30:01 | – | Mar 10, 2013 | Taroudant (MAR) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 7:51.36 | – | May 11, 2012 | Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:31.63 | – | Jun 7, 2012 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - National Events |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 29:05 | – | Apr 9, 2012 | Dongio (SUI) |
| 2011 | 2000m | 5:04.07 | – | Jul 5, 2011 | Reims (FRA) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 7:37.52 | – | May 6, 2011 | Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 29:25 | – | Oct 8, 2011 | Trento (ITA) |
| 2010 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:44.61 | – | Mar 12, 2010 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |