Jane Gakunyi Wanjiku

Jane Gakunyi Wanjiku

KenyaKenya
Born
Jun 14, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m
Height
1.58 m
Weight
43 kg

Jane Wanjiku Gakunyi (born 14 June 1979) is a Kenyan long-distance runner.

At the 2003 World Cross Country Championships she finished third in the short race, while the Kenyan team, of which Wanjiku was a part, won the team competition.

She finished ninth at the 2004 World Cross Country Championships, but this was not enough to win a medal with the team. She is not to be confused with Jane Wanjiku Ngotho, a Kenyan runner and world junior champion from 1988.

Personal best · 10 000 m31:04.34
#176 all-time
2013 season best35:03Dec 7, 2013 · St. Germain en Laye
2013 season best
Area record2:13:35Road Relay
Area record
Personal best · 5000 m15:04.00
#404 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:04.34 (#176 all-time), 5000 m 15:04.00 (#404 all-time), 2013 season best 35:03 (Dec 7, 2013, St. Germain en Laye (FRA)) · Area record (Road Relay) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSapporo 2005Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:15.011,088 pts–
3000mRovereto 2006Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:45.971,153 pts#445
5000mParis-St-Denis 2003Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:04.001,156 pts#404
10000mKobe 2004Kenya 10 000 m all-time list31:04.341,189 pts#176
SemiMiyazaki 2006Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:10:031,129 pts–
5KilometreRI 200815:52–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201310Kilometr 35:03–Dec 7, 2013St. Germain en Laye (FRA)
2013Semi 1:17:41–Oct 20, 2013St-Denis (FRA)
201210000m 36:40.6h–Mar 23, 2012Thika (KEN)
20115000m 15:45.8h–Jun 3, 2011Nairobi (KEN)
201010Kilometr 33:15–Oct 31, 2010Morlaix (FRA)
2010Semi 1:13:00–Sep 19, 2010Krems (AUT)
20095Kilometre 16:07–May 30, 2009Albany, NY (USA)
200910Kilometr 33:40–Jun 13, 2009Green Bay, WI (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jane Gakunyi Wanjiku's 10 000 m personal best is 31:04.34, set on Apr 25, 2004 in Kobe (JPN), #176 on the all-time list.

Jane Gakunyi Wanjiku competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2013 season best: 35:03, set on Dec 7, 2013 in St. Germain en Laye (FRA).