Michael Njenga

Michael Njenga

KenyaKenya
Born
May 5, 1972 (54 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

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

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

Personal best · 10 000 m27:43.37
#637 all-time
2001 season best30:24Mar 31, 2001 · Tyler, TX
2001 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:31.59

As of Nov 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTX 1999Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:47.891,004 pts–
3000m1998Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:06.161,020 pts–
3000mIndoorIA 19988:06.161,042 pts–
5000mSopot 1999Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:31.591,097 pts–
10000mCA 1999Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:43.371,158 pts#637
SemiCA 2000Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:04:171,020 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200110Kilometr 30:24–Mar 31, 2001Tyler, TX (USA)
20005000m 13:46.47–Apr 28, 2000Philadelphia, PA (USA)
20005Kilometre 14:02–Jun 17, 2000Dallas, TX (USA)
200010000m 28:06.27–May 5, 2000Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2000Semi 1:04:17–Jan 16, 2000Carlsbad, CA (USA)
19991500m 3:47.89–May 2, 1999Austin, TX (USA)
19995000m 13:31.59–Aug 6, 1999Sopot (POL)
199910000m 27:43.37–May 7, 1999Palo Alto, CA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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