John Ngugi
- Born
- May 10, 1962 (64 years old)
- Birthplace
- Nyahururu, Kenya
- Events
- 10 000 m · 10 Kilometres Road
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Weight
- 62 kg
John Ngūgi Kamau (born 10 May 1962) is a former Kenyan long-distance runner, often called one of the greatest cross country runners of all time and winner of the 5000 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics, in Seoul, South Korea. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:11.62
1997 season best50:56Mar 9, 1997 · Ballycotton
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:29
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:11.62 (#157 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:29, 1997 season best 50:56 (Mar 9, 1997, Ballycotton (IRL)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 64 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10MilesRoa | 50:56 | – | Mar 9, 1997 | Ballycotton (IRL) |
| 1996 | 15Kilometr | 45:45 | – | Nov 17, 1996 | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 1992 | 3000m | 7:41.52 | – | Jul 18, 1992 | Hechtel (BEL) |
| 1992 | 5000m | 13:13.29 | – | Aug 19, 1992 | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1992 | 10Kilometr | 27:54 | – | Feb 8, 1992 | Borobudur (BEL) |
| 1992 | 10000m | 28:18.84 | – | Aug 28, 1992 | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1992 | CrossCount | 29:40 | – | Feb 22, 1992 | – |
| 1992 | 10MilesRoa | 48:34 | – | Oct 11, 1992 | Portsmouth (GBR) |