James Mwangi Murigi

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

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mYokohama 20053:37.091,146 pts–
5000mTokyo 200513:05.051,192 pts#271
10000mFukuroi 200627:40.271,163 pts#556
SemiSapporo 20091:03:171,058 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Marathon 2:08:38–Dec 4, 2011–
2009Semi 1:03:17–Jul 5, 2009Sapporo (JPN)
20075000m 14:05.5h–Jul 28, 2007Nairobi (KEN)
2007Marathon 2:10:27–Apr 29, 2007–
20061500m 3:40.63–Sep 24, 2006Yokohama (JPN)
20065000m 13:06.71–Jul 22, 2006Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
200610000m 27:40.27–Oct 14, 2006Fukuroi (JPN)
20051500m 3:37.09–Sep 19, 2005Yokohama (JPN)
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FAQ

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James Mwangi Murigi's 5000 m personal best is 13:05.05, set on Jun 3, 2005 in Tokyo (JPN), #271 on the all-time list.

James Mwangi Murigi competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2011 season best: 2:08:38, set on Dec 4, 2011.