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Joel Marwa

Joel Marwa

KENKENMen
Birth dateAug 30, 1974
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Joel Marwa is a Kenya sprinter, born on August 30, 1974. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 47.31 in the 400m, 1:44.5h in the 800m, 3:47.2h in the 1500m, 2:18.94 in the 1000m and 1:17.27 in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.5h
#488 all-time
1000 Metres
2:18.94
2005 season best
3:47.2h
Mar 5, 2005 · Kisumu (KEN)
2005 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 m 1:44.5h (#488 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:18.94, 2005 season best 3:47.2h (Mar 5, 2005, Kisumu (KEN)) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

47.31
1:44.5HT
#488 all-time
3:47.2HT
2:18.94
1:17.27

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
1500m
3:47.2h-Mar 5, 2005-Kisumu (KEN)
2004
600m
1:17.27-Aug 3, 2004-Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
2004
800m
1:48.8h-Mar 27, 2004
↓
Utrecht (NED)
2003
800m
1:47.15-Jul 25, 2003
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2002
800m
1:46.95-May 18, 2002
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2001
800m
1:45.9h-Jun 21, 2001
↓
Doha (QAT)
2000
800m
1:45.11-Aug 11, 2000
↓
Weltklasse Zürich
1999
800m
1:46.0h-Jun 25, 1999
↓
Dessau (GER)
1999
1000m
2:25.88-May 1, 1999
↓
Lisse (NED)
1998
800m
1:44.5-Jul 2, 1998
↓
Leverkusen (GER)
1998
1000m
2:18.94-Aug 5, 1998
↓
Hamburg (GER)
1997
400m
47.31-Aug 22, 1997-Bitburg (GER)
1997
800m
1:45.35-May 18, 1997
↓
Gisingen (AUT)
1996
800m
1:45.4-May 4, 1996
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
1994
800m
1:46.7h-Jun 10, 1994
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.2HT-Mar 5Kisumu KAA Meeting, Kisumu

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m
1:17.27-Aug 3Naimette-Xhovémont Meeting de Liége, Naimette-Xhovémont
800m
1:54.27-Jul 24Utrecht Rob Druppers Meeting, Utrecht
800m
1:49.8HT-Apr 24Kisumu AK Weekend Meeting, Kisumu
800m
1:49.1HT-Apr 3Nyeri AK Weekend Meeting, Nyeri
800m
1:48.8HT-Mar 27Kakamega

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.15-Jul 25Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:47.63-Jun 7Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:48.9HT-May 10Eldoret AK Weekend Meeting, Eldoret
800m
1:50.5HT-Mar 15Nyeri

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.95-May 18Nairobi AAC Permit Meeting, Nairobi
800m
1:48.6HT-Apr 26Nairobi African Military Games, Nairobi
800m
1:49.4HT-Mar 17Nyeri

2001

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.69-Aug 19Avezzano International, Avezzano
800m
1:48.34-Jul 14Hechtel Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
800m
1:48.79-Jul 1Beirut International Military Games, Beirut
800m
1:45.9HT-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:49.6HT-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:47.14-Jun 12Bratislava Slovak Gold, Bratislava
800m
1:46.77-Jun 6Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano
800m
1:46.0HT-May 26Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Athletics Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:47.3HT-May 25Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Athletics Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:46.05-May 18Doha Qatar Athletic Grand Prix, Doha
800m
1:46.2HT-May 10Nairobi
800m
1:49.1HT-Apr 21Kisumu
800m
1:48.6HT-Apr 21Kisumu

2000

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.56-Aug 19Solihull
800m
1:48.20-Aug 15Falköping
800m
1:45.11-Aug 11Weltklasse Zürich
800m
1:49.50-Aug 7Malmö MAI-Galan, Malmö
800m
1:46.02-Aug 5London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
800m
1:46.47-Jul 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:46.8HT-Jul 20Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:47.71-Jul 8Caorle International, Caorle
800m
1:45.9-Jun 26-
800m
1:46.0HT-Jun 24Nairobi Armed Force Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:45.7HT-Jun 23Nairobi Armed Force Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:45.9HT-May 26Nairobi KAAA Weekend Meeting, Nairobi

1999

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.94-Jul 16Dessau International, Dessau
800m
1:48.29-Jul 5Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
800m
1:48.2HT-Jun 26Kenyan Championships
800m
1:46.0HT-Jun 25Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:49.1HT-Jun 24Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:48.02-May 21Nijmegen
800m
1:48.94-May 15Hoorn Hollandia Recordwedstrijden, Hoorn
800m
1:48.61-May 8Fort-de-France Meeting Dela Martinique, Fort-de-France
1000m
2:25.88-May 1Lisse Ter Specke, Lisse
800m
1:52.69-Apr 25Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:21.40-Sep 19Tokyo '98 Toto International, Tokyo
800m
1:49.46-Aug 30Tessenderlo
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joel Marwa's 800 m personal best?

Joel Marwa's 800 m personal best is 1:44.5h, set on Jul 4, 1998 in Nairobi (KEN), #488 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joel Marwa compete in?

Joel Marwa competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Joel Marwa perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 3:47.2h, set on Mar 5, 2005 in Kisumu (KEN).