Lydia Wafula
- Born
- Feb 15, 1988 (38 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres Short Track
Lydia Wafula is a Kenya sprinter, born on February 15, 1988. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 55.5h in the 400m, 2:00.27 in the 800m, 4:12.89 in the 1500m, 4:51.56 in the Mile and 16:37.48 in the 5000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 800 m2:00.27
2022 season best16:37.48Apr 9, 2022 · Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:40.55
As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 2:00.27 (#670 all-time), 1000 Metres Short Track 2:40.55, 2022 season best 16:37.48 (Apr 9, 2022, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)) · 38 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5000m | 16:37.48 | – | Apr 9, 2022 | Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:36:30 | – | Apr 17, 2022 | Izmir Marathon |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:42:35 | – | Jun 6, 2021 | – |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:47:05 | – | Mar 1, 2020 | Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon |
| 2019 | 5000m | 17:15.0h | – | Jul 20, 2019 | Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:57:11 | – | Jun 16, 2019 | International Peace Marathon |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:09.52 | – | Jul 7, 2017 | Nembro (ITA) |
| 2016 | 400m | 58.0h | – | Feb 27, 2016 | Mumias (KEN) |