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Margaret Wangari Muriuki
KenyaActive- Born
- Mar 21, 1986 (40 years old)
- Birthplace
- Nakuru, Kenya
- Events
- 5000 m · 10 Kilometres Road
Margaret Wangari Muriuki is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 21, 1986 in Nakuru, Kenya. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 2:12.1h in the 800m, 4:06.50 in the 1500m, 8:37.97 in the 3000m, 14:40.48 in the 5000m and 1:09:02 in the Semi. She has earned 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
As of Nov 7, 2026: 5000 m 14:40.48 (#124 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 31:05, 2026 season best 16:50.98 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 16:50.98 · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 16:50.98 | – | May 27, 2026 | Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:25.70 | – | Jun 7, 2023 | Kenya Police Championships |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:23:52 | – | May 7, 2023 | Prague Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:28:00 | – | Jul 30, 2022 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:10:35 | – | Sep 11, 2021 | Göteborg Half Marathon |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:30:25 | – | Apr 11, 2021 | Izmir Marathon |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:29:29 | – | Mar 8, 2020 | Asics Los Angeles Marathon |
| 2019 | 5000m | 15:49.61 | – | Jul 13, 2019 | Nairobi (KEN) |