Mary Chemweno

KenyaKenya
Born
Feb 2, 1959 (67 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Mary Chemweno is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 2, 1959. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 1:59.94 in the 800m, 4:10.49 in the 1500m, 3:36.24 in the 4x400m and 2:38.42 in the 1000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:59.94
#569 all-time
1986 season best2:08.80Sep 2, 1986 · Lausanne
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:38.42

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:59.94 (#569 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:38.42, 1986 season best 2:08.80 (Sep 2, 1986, Lausanne (SUI)) · 67 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mDüsseldorf 1980Kenya 800 m all-time list1:59.941,164 pts#569
1500mRoma 1981Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:10.491,123 pts–
4x400mMontréal 1979Kenya 4 × 400 m all-time list3:36.24–
1000mLondon 19812:38.421,125 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1986800m 2:08.80–Sep 2, 1986Lausanne (SUI)
19851500m 4:24.98–Oct 6, 1985Bruce Stadium, Canberra (AUS)
1981800m 2:05.73–Sep 5, 1981Roma IAAF World Cup
19811000m 2:38.42–Sep 11, 1981London (GBR)
19811500m 4:10.49–Sep 4, 1981Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1980800m 1:59.94–Aug 24, 1980Düsseldorf (GER)
19801500m 4:20.43–Aug 5, 1980Roma (ITA)
1979800m 2:04.49–Aug 25, 1979Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mary Chemweno's 800 m personal best is 1:59.94, set on Aug 24, 1980 in Düsseldorf (GER), #569 on the all-time list.

Mary Chemweno competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

1986 season best: 2:08.80, set on Sep 2, 1986 in Lausanne (SUI).