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Mary Mureithi Wangari

Mary Mureithi Wangari

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Birth dateApr 9, 1978
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Mary Mureithi Wangari is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 9, 1978. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.81 in the 800m, 4:10.13 in the 1500m, 15:08.28 in the 5000m, 31:38.81 in the 10000m and 1:11:59 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:38.81
#435 all-time
5000 m
15:08.28
#512 all-time
2007 season best
15:41.10
Apr 7, 2007 · Kumamoto (JPN)
2007 season best
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 10 000 m 31:38.81 (#435 all-time), 5000 m 15:08.28 (#512 all-time), 2007 season best 15:41.10 (Apr 7, 2007, Kumamoto (JPN)) · 48 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
5000m
15:41.10-Apr 7, 2007
↓
Kumamoto (JPN)
2006
1500m
4:28.96-May 14, 2006
↓
Gifu (JPN)
2006
5000m
15:30.41-Apr 8, 2006
↓
Kumamoto (JPN)
2006
Semi
1:11:59-Feb 5, 2006
↑
Marugame (JPN)
2005
1500m
4:14.2h-Jun 18, 2005
↓
Kenyan Championships
2005
5000m
15:08.28-May 21, 2005
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2005
10000m
31:38.81-May 3, 2005
↑
Shizuoka (JPN)
2005
Semi
1:12:00-Nov 6, 2005
↑
Boulogne-Billancourt (FRA)
2004
1500m
4:18.19-Apr 25, 2004
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2004
5000m
15:20.53-May 8, 2004
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2004
10000m
32:17.79-May 3, 2004
↑
Shizuoka (JPN)
2003
1500m
4:10.13-Jul 19, 2003
↓
Madrid (ESP)
2003
5000m
15:27.41-Oct 11, 2003
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2003
10000m
34:08.8h-Jul 25, 2003
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2002
800m
2:09.81-Jun 22, 2002-Nairobi (KEN)
2001
1500m
4:21.0h-Jun 22, 2001
↓
Kenyan Championships

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:47.65-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m
15:41.10-Apr 7Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:28.96-May 14Gifu Chubu District Corporate Team Championships, Gifu
5000m
15:30.41-Apr 8Kumamoto
Semi
1:11:59-Feb 5Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2005

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:00-Nov 6Boulogne-Billancourt Half Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
5000m
15:41.51-Oct 15Kobe Distance Meeting, Kobe
5000m
15:56.34-Jul 3Tokyo National College Championships, Tokyo
1500m
4:26.33-Jul 1Tokyo National College Championships, Tokyo
1500m
4:28.20-Jul 1Tokyo National College Championships, Tokyo
1500m
4:14.2HT-Jun 18Kenyan Championships
5000m
15:08.28-May 21Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m
31:38.81-May 3Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
5000m
15:18.37-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
10000m
31:41.25-Apr 24Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m
15:27.61-Apr 9Kumamoto

2004

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:23.39-Oct 16Kobe Meeting, Kobe
5000m
15:28.28-Sep 23Yokohama SEIKO Super Meet, Yokohama
5000m
15:37.16-May 22Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
15:20.53-May 8Osaka IAAF Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
10000m
32:17.79-May 3Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
5000m
15:32.04-Apr 29Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
1500m
4:18.19-Apr 25Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m
15:31.98-Apr 10Kumamoto

2003

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:27.41-Oct 11Kobe
1500m
4:23.10-Jul 30Nagasaki High School Championships, Nagasaki
10000m
34:08.8HT-Jul 25Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi
1500m
4:10.13-Jul 19Madrid Meeting 2012, Madrid
1500m
4:16.3HT-Jul 12Kenyan Championships
1500m
4:22.0HT-Jul 10Kenyan Championships
5000m
16:07.03-Jun 28Maebashi Japanese Junior Championships, Maebashi
1500m
4:14.53-Jun 7Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
1500m
4:18.45-May 24Nairobi AK Weekend Meeting, Nairobi

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:10.30-Sep 4Tivoli CISM World Military Championships, Tivoli
800m
2:09.81-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:15.2HT-Mar 17Nyeri

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:21.0HT-Jun 22Kenyan Championships
1500m
4:22.2HT-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:21.6HT-May 26Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Athletics Championships, Nairobi

Honours

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Kenyan Championships

1500 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mary Mureithi Wangari's 10 000 m personal best?

Mary Mureithi Wangari's 10 000 m personal best is 31:38.81, set on May 3, 2005 in Shizuoka (JPN), #435 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mary Mureithi Wangari compete in?

Mary Mureithi Wangari competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Mary Mureithi Wangari perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 15:41.10, set on Apr 7, 2007 in Kumamoto (JPN).