James Wangari
- Born
- Mar 23, 1994 (32 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 10 000 m
James Wangari is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 23, 1994. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 3:40.04 in the 1500m, 13:13.93 in the 5000m, 27:23.04 in the 10000m, 59:07 in the Semi and 2:21:54 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Half Marathon59:07
2022 season best1:01:31May 21, 2022 · Göteborg
Personal best · 10 000 m27:23.04
Last competitionAccess Bank Lagos City Marathon, LagosFeb 4, 2023 · DQ
As of Oct 27, 2026: Half Marathon 59:07 (#69 all-time), 10 000 m 27:23.04 (#263 all-time), 2022 season best 1:01:31 (May 21, 2022, Göteborg (SWE)) · Last competition: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos, Feb 4, 2023, DQ · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Semi | 1:01:31 | – | May 21, 2022 | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:08:47 | – | Nov 6, 2022 | – |
| 2018 | 10000m | 28:03.96 | – | May 12, 2018 | – |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:21:54 | – | Oct 28, 2018 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:25:51 | – | Nov 19, 2017 | Moshi (TAN) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:13.93 | – | Apr 2, 2016 | Kumamoto (JPN) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 27:23.04 | – | Apr 23, 2016 | Kobe (JPN) |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 29:24 | – | Mar 6, 2016 | Nairobi (KEN) |