John Kariuki

John Kariuki

KenyaKenya
Born
Nov 24, 1997 (28 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

John Kariuki is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on November 24, 1997. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:10.85 in the 3000m, 13:23.01 in the 5000m, 28:38.16 in the 10000m and 48:03 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:23.01
2022 season best14:06.13Oct 2, 2022 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2022 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m28:38.16

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:23.01, 10 000 m 28:38.16, 2022 season best 14:06.13 (Oct 2, 2022, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mTokyo 2016Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:10.85994 pts–
5000mYokohama 2018Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:23.011,127 pts–
10000mAbashiri 2016Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:38.161,074 pts–
10MilesRoaKosa 201548:03–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20225000m 14:06.13–Oct 2, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
202210000m 28:53.27–Apr 27, 2022Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
20215000m 13:39.57–Nov 14, 2021NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
20185000m 13:23.01–Oct 21, 2018Yokohama (JPN)
201810000m 29:11.17–Jul 11, 2018Fukagawa (JPN)
20175000m 13:32.87–Apr 1, 2017Kumamoto (JPN)
20163000m 8:10.85–Apr 2, 2016Tokyo (JPN)
20165000m 13:43.65–Jun 5, 2016Yokohama (JPN)
FAQ

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John Kariuki's 5000 m personal best is 13:23.01, set on Oct 21, 2018 in Yokohama (JPN).

John Kariuki competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2022 season best: 14:06.13, set on Oct 2, 2022 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).