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Mike Tanui

Mike Tanui

KENKENMen
Birth dateJan 1, 1975
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Mike Tanui is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1975. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 14:01.24 in the 5000m, 1:03:04 in the Semi, 2:36:58 in the Marathon, 8:29.8h in the 3000mSt and 28:46 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:29.8h
Half Marathon
1:03:04
2008 season best
1:05:42
Sep 20, 2008 · Uster (SUI)
2008 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:29.8h, Half Marathon 1:03:04, 2008 season best 1:05:42 (Sep 20, 2008, Uster (SUI)) · 51 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
Semi
1:05:42-Sep 20, 2008
↓
Uster (SUI)
2007
10MilesRoa
49:53-Jun 2, 2007-Hitzkirch (SUI)
2007
Semi
1:11:02-Sep 22, 2007
↓
Uster (SUI)
2007
Marathon
2:36:58-May 6, 2007-Genève (SUI)
2006
10Kilometr
29:27-Nov 25, 2006
↓
Basel (SUI)
2006
Semi
1:07:23-Sep 16, 2006
↓
Uster (SUI)
2003
3000mSt
8:29.8h-Jul 12, 2003
↑
Kenyan Championships
2003
10Kilometr
28:57-Dec 14, 2003
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2003
Semi
1:07:16-Sep 20, 2003
↓
Uster (SUI)
2002
5000m
14:01.24-Jun 7, 2002-Thun (SUI)
2002
10Kilometr
28:23-Dec 15, 2002
↓
Basel (SUI)
2002
Semi
1:04:26-Sep 21, 2002
↓
Uster (SUI)
2001
10Kilometr
28:51-Apr 16, 2001
↓
Dongio (SUI)
2001
Semi
1:03:04-Sep 23, 2001
↓
Uster (SUI)
2000
10Kilometr
28:46-Nov 25, 2000
↓
Basel (SUI)
1999
3000mSt
8:30.39-Sep 1, 1999
↑
Bellinzona (SUI)

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:42-Sep 20Uster Greifenseelauf, Uster

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:02-Sep 22Uster Greifensee Lauf, Uster
10MilesRoa
49:53-Jun 2Baldeggerseelauf, Hitzkirch
Marathon
2:36:58-May 6Genève Marathon, Genève

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:27-Nov 25Basel Stadtlauf, Basel
Semi
1:07:23-Sep 16Uster Greifensee Lauf, Uster

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:57-Dec 14Zürich Silvesterlauf, Zürich
10Kilometr
29:17-Nov 29Basel Stadtlauf, Basel
Semi
1:07:16-Sep 20Uster Greifenseelauf, Uster
10Kilometr
29:03-Aug 27Port Elizabeth
3000mSt
8:38.0HT-Jul 26Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:29.8HT-Jul 12Kenyan Championships
3000mSt
8:56.2HT-Jun 28Keiyo North Rift Provincial Ch., Keiyo

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:23-Dec 15Zürich 10 km, Zürich
10Kilometr
28:48-Nov 30Basel 10 km, Basel
Semi
1:04:26-Sep 21Uster Half Marathon, Uster
5000m
14:01.24-Jun 7Thun

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:45-Dec 16Zürich 10 km, Zürich
10Kilometr
29:14-Nov 24Basel 10 km, Basel
Semi
1:03:04-Sep 23Uster Half Marathon, Uster
10Kilometr
28:51-Apr 16Dongio GP Giro Media Blenio 10 km, Dongio

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:46-Nov 25Basel 10 km, Basel

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.39-Sep 1Bellinzona
3000mSt
8:47.0HT-Jun 24Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mike Tanui's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Mike Tanui's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:29.8h, set on Jul 12, 2003 in Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Mike Tanui compete in?

Mike Tanui competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

How did Mike Tanui perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:05:42, set on Sep 20, 2008 in Uster (SUI).