John Gilay

John Gilay

Born
Nov 2, 1978 (47 years old)
Events
Half Marathon

John Gilay is a Tanzania long-distance runner, born on November 2, 1978. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 14:07.93 in the 5000m, 29:29.10 in the 10000m and 1:01:28 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Tanzania.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:28
1997 season best37:58Mar 23, 1997
Last competition25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, TorinoMar 23, 1997 · 37:58

As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:28, 1997 season best 37:58 (Mar 23, 1997) · Last competition: 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino, Mar 23, 1997, 37:58 · 47 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mSydney 199614:07.93974 pts–
10000mSydney 199629:29.10999 pts–
SemiArusha 19961:01:281,128 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1997CrossCount 37:58–Mar 23, 199725th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
19965000m 14:07.93–Aug 25, 1996–
199610000m 29:29.10–Aug 21, 1996–
1996CrossCount 35:30–Mar 23, 1996–
1996Semi 1:01:28–Feb 25, 1996–
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John Gilay's Half Marathon personal best is 1:01:28, set on Feb 25, 1996 in Arusha (TAN).

John Gilay competes in the Half Marathon.

1997 season best: 37:58, set on Mar 23, 1997. Last competition: 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino on Mar 23, 1997, 37:58.