Julius Nyamu

Julius Nyamu

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 1, 1977 (48 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Julius Nyamu is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 1, 1977. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:55.53 in the 3000m, 13:33.94 in the 5000m, 28:30.4h in the 10000m, 1:03:41 in the Semi and 8:07.59 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:07.59
#63 all-time
2011 season best28:52.0hJun 3, 2011 · Nairobi
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:25.47

As of Oct 30, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:07.59 (#63 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:25.47, 2011 season best 28:52.0h (Jun 3, 2011, Nairobi (KEN)) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mMonaco 20077:55.531,083 pts–
5000mFortaleza 200713:33.941,089 pts–
10000mNairobi 200728:30.4h1,086 pts–
SemiNairobi 20081:03:411,043 pts–
3000mStBruxelles 20018:07.591,223 pts#63
2000mFortaleza 20085:12.431,013 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201110000m 28:52.0h–Jun 3, 2011Nairobi (KEN)
2010Semi 1:05:52–Sep 12, 2010Singapore (SGP)
20082000m 5:12.43–May 14, 2008Fortaleza (BRA)
20083000mSt 8:27.06–May 25, 2008Mangueirão, Belém (BRA)
20085000m 13:54.75–May 22, 2008São Paulo (BRA)
200810000m 28:59.5h–Mar 7, 2008Nairobi (KEN)
2008Semi 1:03:41–Oct 26, 2008Nairobi (KEN)
20073000m 7:55.53–Jul 25, 2007Monaco Herculis
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FAQ

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Julius Nyamu's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:07.59, set on Aug 24, 2001 in Bruxelles (BEL), #63 on the all-time list.

Julius Nyamu competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2011 season best: 28:52.0h, set on Jun 3, 2011 in Nairobi (KEN).