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Mary Kuria

Mary Kuria

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Birth dateNov 29, 1987
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Mary Kuria is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 29, 1987. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:00.80 in the 800m, 4:03.18 in the 1500m, 4:29.82 in the Mile, 8:49.16 in the 3000m and 16:32.02 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
1500 m
4:03.18
#350 all-time
800 m
2:00.80
#833 all-time
2026 season best
2:13.94
May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
May 27, 2026 · 2:17.35
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 4:03.18 (#350 all-time), 800 m 2:00.80 (#833 all-time), 2026 season best 2:13.94 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 2:17.35 · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
2:13.94-May 27, 2026
↓
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2024
1500m
4:38.1h-May 2, 2024
↓
AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
2023
5000m
16:32.02-Jun 7, 2023-Kenya Police Championships
2023
Semi
1:18:08-Oct 29, 2023-Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi
2022
1500m
4:24.70-Apr 15, 2022
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2022
10000m
33:38.0h-Apr 15, 2022-Nairobi (KEN)
2019
800m
2:01.49-Jun 2, 2019
↓
Gliwice (POL)
2019
1500m
4:06.48-Jun 9, 2019
↓
Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
2019
3000m
8:49.16-May 3, 2019-IAAF Diamond League, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2018
800m
2:00.80-Jul 6, 2018
↓
Guadalajara (ESP)
2018
1500m
4:05.88-Apr 10, 2018
↓
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2018
Mile
4:29.82-Jul 2, 2018
↑
Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
2017
800m
2:04.6h-Apr 1, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
1500m
4:08.85-Jun 28, 2017
↓
Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2016
800m
2:08.3h-Mar 19, 2016
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2016
1500m
4:04.13-Jun 3, 2016
↓
Huelva (ESP)
2016
Mile
4:46.92-Sep 6, 2016
↑
Rovereto (ITA)
2013
800m
2:01.67-Sep 3, 2013
↓
Rovereto (ITA)
2013
1500m
4:03.56-May 10, 2013
↓
Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2012
1500m
4:03.18-Sep 4, 2012
↓
Rovereto (ITA)
2011
1500m
4:12.84-Jun 27, 2011
↓
Metz (FRA)
2010
1500m
4:21.6h-Mar 20, 2010
↓
Nyeri (KEN)

2024

2 performances

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:18:08-Oct 29Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi
5000m
16:32.02-Jun 7Kenya Police Championships

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:24.70-Apr 15Police Ch., Nairobi
10000m
33:38.0HT-Apr 15Police Ch., Nairobi

2019

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:20.19-Aug 30African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
1500m
4:20.19-Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
1500m
4:29.14-Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
1500m
4:17.6HT-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
4:17.6HT-Aug 21Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
4:08.95-Jul 13Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
800m
DNS-Jul 5Athletissima Lausanne
1500m
4:07.22-Jun 22African Games Trials, Nairobi
1500m
4:06.48-Jun 9Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
800m
2:01.49-Jun 2Grand Prix, Gliwice
3000m
8:49.16-May 3IAAF Diamond League, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

2018

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.82-Sep 2Padova Meeting Citta di Padova, Padova
1500m
4:17.70-Aug 4African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
1500m
4:17.70-Aug 3African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
800m
2:00.80-Jul 6Guadalajara Meeting Internacional, Guadalajara
1500m
4:12.75-Jul 2Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
Mile
4:29.82-Jul 2Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
1500m
4:12.75-Jul 1Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
1500m
4:10.81-Jun 23Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:24.97-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:24.97-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:10.81-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:06.07-May 26Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
1500m
4:06.58-Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
1500m
4:05.88-Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
1500m
4:06.58-Apr 9Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
1500m
4:07.60-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:08.85-Jun 28Golden Spike Ostrava 2017, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
1500m
4:12.45-Jun 3Marseille Meeting International, Marseille
5000m
DNF-May 27Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m
4:33.7HT-May 6Nyahururu
1500m
4:40.3HT-May 5Nyahururu
800m
2:04.6HT-Apr 1Nairobi AK Trials for World Relays, Nairobi

2016

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:46.92-Sep 6Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
3000m
DNF-Aug 25Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
1500m
4:07.01-Jul 23London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
1500m
4:07.01-Jul 22London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
1500m
4:18.63-Jul 1Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
1500m
4:04.13-Jun 3Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
1500m
4:13.24-May 28Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:20.0HT-May 27Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000m
DNF-May 6Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
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Honours

🥈

African Games

1500 Metres

2019
🥇

London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games

1500 Metres

2013
🥈

Porto Novo African Championships

1500 Metres

2012
🥈

Porto Novo African Championships

1500 Metres

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mary Kuria's 1500 m personal best?

Mary Kuria's 1500 m personal best is 4:03.18, set on Sep 4, 2012 in Rovereto (ITA), #350 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mary Kuria compete in?

Mary Kuria competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Mary Kuria perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:13.94, set on May 27, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2026, 2:17.35.