James Mwangi Murigi
- Born
- Jul 15, 1986 (40 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 10 000 m
James Mwangi Murigi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on July 15, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 3:37.09 in the 1500m, 13:05.05 in the 5000m, 27:40.27 in the 10000m and 1:03:17 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 5000 m13:05.05
2011 season best2:08:38Dec 4, 2011
Personal best · 10 000 m27:40.27
As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:05.05 (#271 all-time), 10 000 m 27:40.27 (#556 all-time), 2011 season best 2:08:38 (Dec 4, 2011) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:08:38 | – | Dec 4, 2011 | – |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:03:17 | – | Jul 5, 2009 | Sapporo (JPN) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 14:05.5h | – | Jul 28, 2007 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:10:27 | – | Apr 29, 2007 | – |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:40.63 | – | Sep 24, 2006 | Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 13:06.71 | – | Jul 22, 2006 | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 27:40.27 | – | Oct 14, 2006 | Fukuroi (JPN) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 3:37.09 | – | Sep 19, 2005 | Yokohama (JPN) |