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Josephin Nyakora

Josephin Nyakora

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Birth dateMay 23, 1990
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Josephin Nyakora is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 23, 1990. She competes primarily in the 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:08.02 in the 800m and 4:24.87 in the 1500m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
2:08.02
1500 m
4:24.87
2026 season best
2:16.9h
May 9, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Jun 19, 2026 · 2:20.88
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 800 m 2:08.02, 1500 m 4:24.87, 2026 season best 2:16.9h (May 9, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 19, 2026, 2:20.88 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
2:16.9h-May 9, 2026
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2026
1500m
4:41.7h-May 8, 2026
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2026
CrossCount
8:13-Feb 14, 2026
↓
Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
800m
2:13.2h-Nov 22, 2025
↓
4th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
2025
1500m
4:44.8h-Nov 22, 2025
↓
4th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
2025
CrossCount
8:02-Feb 22, 2025
↓
Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2019
800m
2:08.02-Jul 20, 2019
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
1500m
4:39.8h-May 3, 2019
↓
Ruringu Stadium, Nyeri (KEN)
2018
1500m
4:24.87-Jun 23, 2018
↓
Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:20.88-Jun 19Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:16.9HT-May 9Athletics Kenya Prison Services Track and Field Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
4:41.7HT-May 8Athletics Kenya Prison Services Track and Field Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
8:13-Feb 14Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:13.1HT-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:13.1HT-Aug 20Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:08.02-Jul 20Kenyan Prisons Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
2:09.1HT-Jun 7AK Meeting, Narok
1500m
4:39.8HT-May 3AK Weekend Meet, Ruringu Stadium, Nyeri

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:24.87-Jun 23Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:29.28-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:24.87-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:29.28-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Josephin Nyakora's 800 m personal best?

Josephin Nyakora's 800 m personal best is 2:08.02, set on Jul 20, 2019 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Josephin Nyakora compete in?

Josephin Nyakora competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Josephin Nyakora perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:16.9h, set on May 9, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 19, 2026, 2:20.88.