Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
John Nzau Mwangangi
KenyaActive- Born
- Nov 1, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kenya, Kenya
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
John Nzau Mwangangi (born 1 November 1990) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes over distances ranging from 5000 metres to the half marathon.
He was the gold medallist at the 2011 African Cross Country Championships.
He has won a number of high-profile European road races, including the Dam tot Damloop, 20 Kilomètres de Paris, Greifenseelauf, the Valencia Half Marathon and the Valencia Marathon. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.
As of Nov 3, 2026: Marathon 2:06:13 (#264 all-time), Half Marathon 59:45 (#228 all-time), 2026 season best 2:21:27 (Oct 4, 2026, Kuala Lumpur (MAS)) · Last competition: Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Oct 4, 2026, 2:21:27 · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:21:27 | – | Oct 4, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:17:28 | – | Oct 5, 2025 | Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:11:07 | – | Jan 27, 2024 | Buriram Marathon Presented by Chang Mineral Water |
| 2023 | 10000m | 29:55.2h | – | May 26, 2023 | Kenya Prisons Track and Field Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:14:03 | – | Oct 1, 2023 | Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon |
| 2022 | 10000m | 30:22.4h | – | Apr 9, 2022 | Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:09:05 | – | Feb 20, 2022 | Zurich Maraton de Sevilla |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 29:07 | – | Mar 24, 2018 | Abu Dhabi 10 km, Abu Dhabi |