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James Wangari

James Wangari

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Birth dateMar 23, 1994
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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.

Key facts
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)
2022 season best
Last competition
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos
Feb 4, 2023 · DQ
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 12, 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

PB

Personal bests

3:40.04
13:13.93
#564 all-time
27:23.04
#263 all-time
59:07
#69 all-time
2:21:54
29:24

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
2016
Semi
59:07-Sep 18, 2016
↓
København (DEN)
2015
1500m
3:40.04-Apr 4, 2015-Kumamoto (JPN)
2015
5000m
13:24.50-Jun 27, 2015
↑
Shizuoka (JPN)
2015
10000m
27:43.25-Sep 25, 2015
↓
Gifu (JPN)
2014
5000m
13:16.06-May 10, 2014
↑
Nobeoka (JPN)
2014
10000m
27:23.66-Jul 6, 2014
↓
Abashiri (JPN)

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DQ-Feb 4Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:47-Nov 6-
Semi
1:01:31-May 21Göteborgsvarvet, Göteborg

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:54-Oct 28Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi
10000m
28:03.96-May 12-

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:51-Nov 19Moshi Kilimanjaro Marathon, Moshi

2016

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:38.24-Nov 26-
5000m
13:24.97-Sep 25Osaka
Semi
59:07-Sep 18Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
Semi
1:03:22-Jul 24Shibetsu Half Marathon, Shibetsu
5000m
13:47.3HT-Jun 30Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
10000m
27:38.97-May 27Eugene Prefontaine Classic
5000m
13:23.92-May 8Gifu Chubu Jitsugyodan Ch., Gifu
10000m
27:23.04-Apr 23Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m
13:13.93-Apr 2Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto
Semi
59:12-Mar 20Stramilano, Milano
10Kilometr
29:24-Mar 6Nairobi 10 km, Nairobi

2015

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:42.36-Dec 6Yokohama Nittai University Distance, Yokohama
10000m
28:10.25-Oct 27-
10000m
28:10.25-Oct 17Saga
5000m
13:52.42-Oct 17Gifu Chubu Ch., Gifu
10000m
27:43.25-Sep 25Gifu
5000m
13:24.50-Jun 27Shizuoka Time Trials, Shizuoka
5000m
13:29.53-May 30Nagoya Chukyo University Time Trials, Nagoya
10000m
29:00.10-May 9Gifu Chubu Corporate Team Championships, Gifu
10000m
28:20.21-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe - Invitational Events
5000m
13:25.46-Apr 18Hiroshima Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
1500m
3:40.04-Apr 4Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial Meet, Kumamoto

2014

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:33.39-Dec 7Yokohama
10000m
27:40.95-Nov 29Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Tokyo
10000m
28:09.42-Oct 10Yamaguchi
10000m
27:23.66-Jul 6Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m
13:27.47-Jun 28Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
5000m
13:22.00-Jun 8Fukushima Japanese Championships, Fukushima
5000m
13:16.06-May 10Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
13:18.35-Apr 29Hiroshima Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m
13:25.56-Apr 5Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Wangari's Half Marathon personal best?

James Wangari's Half Marathon personal best is 59:07, set on Sep 18, 2016 in København (DEN), #69 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Wangari compete in?

James Wangari competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did James Wangari perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 1:01:31, set on May 21, 2022 in Göteborg (SWE). Last competition: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos on Feb 4, 2023, DQ.