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Michael Njenga

Michael Njenga

KENKENMen
Birth dateMay 5, 1972
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Michael Njenga is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 1972. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:47.89 in the 1500m, 8:06.16 in the 3000m, 13:31.59 in the 5000m, 27:43.37 in the 10000m and 1:04:17 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:43.37
#637 all-time
5000 m
13:31.59
2001 season best
30:24
Mar 31, 2001 · Tyler, TX (USA)
2001 season best
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:43.37 (#637 all-time), 5000 m 13:31.59, 2001 season best 30:24 (Mar 31, 2001, Tyler, TX (USA)) · 54 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:47.89
8:06.16
13:31.59
27:43.37
#637 all-time
1:04:17
14:02
30:24
48:29
14:11.53
1:02:44

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
10Kilometr
30:24-Mar 31, 2001-Tyler, TX (USA)
2000
5000m
13:46.47-Apr 28, 2000
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2000
5Kilometre
14:02-Jun 17, 2000-Dallas, TX (USA)
2000
10000m
28:06.27-May 5, 2000
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2000
Semi
1:04:17-Jan 16, 2000-Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1999
1500m
3:47.89-May 2, 1999
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1999
5000m
13:31.59-Aug 6, 1999
↑
Sopot (POL)
1999
10000m
27:43.37-May 7, 1999
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
1999
10MilesRoa
48:29-Aug 22, 1999-Sandiacre (GBR)
1999
20Kilometr
1:02:44-Sep 6, 1999-New Haven, CT (USA)
1998
1500m
3:53.18-Mar 21, 1998
↑
Stillwater, MN (USA)
1998
3000m
8:06.16-Feb 28, 1998-Ames, IA (USA) (i)
1998
5000m
13:51.65-Jun 6, 1998
↑
Buffalo NCAA Championships
1998
5000m-short-track
14:11.53-Feb 14, 1998-Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1998
10000m
29:40.09-May 15, 1998
↑
Columbia, MO (USA)

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:24-Mar 31Tyler 10 km, Tyler, TX

2000

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
14:02-Jun 17Dad's Day Invitational, Dallas, TX
10000m
28:06.27-May 5Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
13:46.47-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays Olympic Development, Philadelphia, PA
10000m
29:40.06-Apr 6Austin Texas Relays University Div., Austin, TX
Semi
1:04:17-Jan 16Carlsbad Half Marathon, Carlsbad, CA

1999

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:02:44-Sep 620 km, New Haven, CT
10MilesRoa
48:29-Aug 22Erewash Classic, Sandiacre
5000m
13:31.59-Aug 6Sopot Jozef Zylewicz Memorial, Sopot
5000m
13:38.06-Jul 25Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
10000m
28:37.85-Jul 3AAA 10,000m Championships
5000m
13:41.66-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
10000m
27:43.37-May 8Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
10000m
27:43.37-May 7-
1500m
3:47.89-May 2Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
5000m
13:39.27-Apr 22Philadelphia Penn Relays Olympic Development, Philadelphia, PA
10000m
29:34.34-Apr 1Austin Texas Relays Invitational, Austin, TX
5000m
14:56.28-Mar 28Lubbock Red Raider Classic, Lubbock, TX
1500m
3:54.97-Mar 28Lubbock Red Raider Classic, Lubbock, TX

1998

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:51.65-Jun 6Buffalo NCAA Championships
5000m
14:22.10-May 17Columbia Big 12, Columbia, MO
10000m
29:40.09-May 15Columbia Big 12, Columbia, MO
5000m
14:13.82-Apr 3Austin University, Austin, TX
5000m
14:56.28-Mar 28Lubbock, TX
1500m
3:53.18-Mar 21Stillwater, MN
3000m
8:29.03-Mar 21Stillwater, MN
5000m
14:07.07-Feb 28Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i)
3000m
8:06.16-Feb 28Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i)
5000m-short-track
14:11.53-Feb 14Indianapolis Canon IV Classic, Indianapolis, IN (i)
3000m
8:23.74-Jan 24Lubbock Red Raider Invitational, Lubbock, TX (i)
3000m
8:24.04-Jan 17Lubbock Red Raider Indoor, Lubbock, TX (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael Njenga's 10 000 m personal best?

Michael Njenga's 10 000 m personal best is 27:43.37, set on May 8, 1999 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #637 on the all-time list.

Which events does Michael Njenga compete in?

Michael Njenga competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Michael Njenga perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 30:24, set on Mar 31, 2001 in Tyler, TX (USA).