John Gathaiya Murugu

John Gathaiya Murugu

KenyaKenya
Born
Jul 1, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 Miles Road

John Gathaiya Murugu is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 1, 1995. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:17.71 in the 3000m, 13:51.89 in the 5000m, 1:04:27 in the Semi, 2:18:30 in the Marathon and 14:42 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:51.89
2018 season best14:53Jun 9, 2018 · Cutlerville, MI
2018 season best
Personal best · 10 Miles Road48:21
Last competitionPittsburgh 10MNov 4, 2018 · 51:50
Pittsburgh 10M

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 13:51.89, 10 Miles Road 48:21, 2018 season best 14:53 (Jun 9, 2018, Cutlerville, MI (USA)) · Last competition: Pittsburgh 10M, Nov 4, 2018, 51:50 · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mShobara 2012Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:17.71955 pts–
5000mHiroshima 2012Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:51.891,027 pts–
SemiIN 2016Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:04:271,014 pts–
MarathonTemuco 2018Kenya Marathon all-time list2:18:30982 pts–
5KilometreWV 201714:42–
15KilometrNY 201745:39–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20185Kilometre 14:53–Jun 9, 2018Cutlerville, MI (USA)
201810Kilometr 30:17–May 28, 2018Huntsville Cotton Row Run
201810MilesRoa 50:13–Apr 8, 2018Washington Cherry Blossom 10M
2018Semi 1:05:52–Apr 28, 2018Half Marathon
2018Marathon 2:18:30–Mar 18, 2018Temuco (CHI)
20175Kilometre 14:42–Aug 5, 2017Wheeling, WV (USA)
20178Kilometre 23:46–Jul 15, 2017Kingsport, TN (USA)
201710Kilometr 30:45–Jul 22, 2017Chicago, IL (USA)
FAQ

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John Gathaiya Murugu's 5000 m personal best is 13:51.89, set on Apr 28, 2012 in Hiroshima (JPN).

John Gathaiya Murugu competes in the 5000 m and 10 Miles Road.

2018 season best: 14:53, set on Jun 9, 2018 in Cutlerville, MI (USA). Last competition: Pittsburgh 10M on Nov 4, 2018, 51:50.