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Kennedy Njiru

Kennedy Njiru

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Kennedy Njiru is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Semi and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:57.8h in the 1500m, 1:02:19 in the Semi, 8:18.04 in the 3000mSt, 28:00 in the 10Kilometr and 49:14 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:18.04
#294 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
28:00
2019 season best
8:21.62
May 3, 2019 · Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT)
2019 season best
Last competition
Oktoberfest 10-K Run
Oct 6, 2019 · 29:29
Oktoberfest 10-K Run

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.04 (#294 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 28:00, 2019 season best 8:21.62 (May 3, 2019, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT)) · Last competition: Oktoberfest 10-K Run, Oct 6, 2019, 29:29

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
1500m
3:57.8h-Jul 20, 2019-Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
3000mSt
8:21.62-May 3, 2019
↑
IAAF Diamond League, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2019
10Kilometr
28:00-Apr 6, 2019-Cooper River Bridge Run
2019
10MilesRoa
49:14-Sep 27, 2019-Lynchburg, VA (USA)
2018
3000mSt
8:18.04-Jul 20, 2018
↑
Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
2017
Semi
1:02:19-Apr 2, 2017
↑
Berkane (MAR)
2016
3000mSt
8:34.0h-Apr 29, 2016
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
Semi
1:02:48-Oct 2, 2016
↑
Trento (ITA)
2013
3000mSt
8:31.4h-May 11, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2012
3000mSt
8:33.5h-Jun 14, 2012
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2019

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:29-Oct 6Oktoberfest 10-K Run
10MilesRoa
49:14-Sep 27Genworth Virginia Ten Miler, Lynchburg, VA
3000mSt
8:42.90-Sep 13Kenya World Championship Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:47.1HT-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:35.62-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:35.62-Aug 21Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:47.1HT-Aug 20Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
3:57.8HT-Jul 20Kenyan Prisons Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:28.27-Jul 3KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:45.60-Jun 22African Games Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:39.2HT-Jun 21African Games Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:32.99-May 212019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
3000mSt
8:21.62-May 3IAAF Diamond League, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
10Kilometr
28:00-Apr 6Cooper River Bridge Run

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:28.68-Aug 30Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich (i) - Promotional Events
3000mSt
8:18.04-Jul 20Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:18.48-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:18.48-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:31.37-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:35.35-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:24-Apr 23Half Marathon, Hefei
Semi
1:02:19-Apr 2Berkane Half Marathon, Berkane

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:48-Oct 2Trento Half Marathon, Trento
3000mSt
8:36.94-May 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:39.12-May 14Eldoret
3000mSt
8:34.0HT-Apr 29Nairobi KDF Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt
8:49.2HT-Feb 27Mumias

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.7HT-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:31.4HT-May 11Nairobi Kenyan Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt
8:54.8HT-Apr 13Thika

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.2HT-Jun 15Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:33.5HT-Jun 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:37.0HT-May 12Nairobi Army Ch., Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kennedy Njiru's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Kennedy Njiru's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:18.04, set on Jul 20, 2018 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #294 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kennedy Njiru compete in?

Kennedy Njiru competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Kennedy Njiru perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 8:21.62, set on May 3, 2019 in Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT). Last competition: Oktoberfest 10-K Run on Oct 6, 2019, 29:29.