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Mary Chemweno

KENKENWomen
Birth dateFeb 2, 1959
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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.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.94
#569 all-time
1000 Metres
2:38.42
1986 season best
2:08.80
Sep 2, 1986 · Lausanne (SUI)
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 28, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
800m
2:08.80-Sep 2, 1986
↓
Lausanne (SUI)
1985
1500m
4:24.98-Oct 6, 1985
↓
Bruce Stadium, Canberra (AUS)
1981
800m
2:05.73-Sep 5, 1981
↓
Roma IAAF World Cup
1981
1000m
2:38.42-Sep 11, 1981-London (GBR)
1981
1500m
4:10.49-Sep 4, 1981
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1980
800m
1:59.94-Aug 24, 1980
↓
Düsseldorf (GER)
1980
1500m
4:20.43-Aug 5, 1980
↓
Roma (ITA)
1979
800m
2:04.49-Aug 25, 1979
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1979
4x400m
3:36.24-Aug 24, 1979-Montréal IAAF World Cup

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:08.80-Sep 2Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:24.98-Oct 6Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:38.42-Sep 11London
1500m
4:12.64-Sep 9Rieti
800m
2:05.73-Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
1500m
4:10.49-Sep 4Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:59.94-Aug 24Düsseldorf
1500m
4:20.43-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:04.49-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x400m
3:36.24-Aug 24Montréal IAAF World Cup

Honours

6

Canberra IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1985
7

Roma IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1981
8

Roma IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1981
6

Montréal IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1979
7

Montréal IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mary Chemweno's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Mary Chemweno compete in?

Mary Chemweno competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Mary Chemweno perform in 1986?

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