Josephine Wanjiku Mwaura

Josephine Wanjiku Mwaura

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Sep 29, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Josephine Wanjiku Mwaura is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on September 29, 2001. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:14.3h in the 800m, 4:18.08 in the 1500m, 4:44.00 in the Mile, 9:25.06 in the 3000m and 9:46.63 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m4:18.08
2026 season best4:19.40May 2, 2026 · LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:42.14
Last competitionSoutheastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, ALMay 16, 2026 · 16:29.75
Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:18.08, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:42.14, 2026 season best 4:19.40 (May 2, 2026, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA (USA)) · Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL, May 16, 2026, 16:29.75 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMumias 2019Kenya 800 m all-time list2:14.3h921 pts––
1500mAR 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:18.081,065 pts–#702
MileIndoorAR 20264:44.001,049 pts–#305
3000mIndoorAR 20259:25.061,044 pts–#561
3000m2019Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:46.63955 pts––
5000mCA 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:13.201,026 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:19.40–May 2, 2026LSU Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:44.00–Feb 7, 2026Wooo Pig Classic
2026Mile Indoor4:44.00–Feb 7, 2026Wooo Pig Classic
20263000m Indoor9:30.98–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:30.98–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:42.14–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:00.61–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 16:29.75–May 16, 2026Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Josephine Wanjiku Mwaura's 1500 m personal best is 4:18.08, set on May 9, 2025 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Josephine Wanjiku Mwaura competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:19.40, set on May 2, 2026 in LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA (USA). Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL on May 16, 2026, 16:29.75.