Monica Wanjiku

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 10, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Monica Wanjiku is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 10, 2002. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:17.15 in the 1500m, 8:59.03 in the 3000m, 15:40.79 in the 5000m, 15:23.44 in the 5000m and 32:21.97 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:23.44
2026 season best15:23.44Feb 26, 2026 · R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m32:21.97
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 30, 2026 · 16:19.44
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 15:23.44, 10 000 m 32:21.97, 2026 season best 15:23.44 (Feb 26, 2026, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 30, 2026, 16:19.44 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIA 2026Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:17.151,072 pts–#536
3000mIndoorTX 20268:59.031,132 pts–#109
5000mVA 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:40.791,086 pts–#453
5000mIndoorTX 202615:23.441,142 pts–#52
10000mNC 2025Kenya 10 000 m all-time list32:21.971,120 pts–#103
3000m-short-trackMO 20269:13.701,082 pts–#106

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:17.15–Apr 24, 2026116th Drake Relays
20263000m Indoor8:59.03–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:59.03–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track 9:13.70–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:23.44–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 15:55.18–May 16, 2026Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
20265000m Indoor15:55.18–May 14, 2026Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
202610000m 32:28.20–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Monica Wanjiku's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 15:23.44, set on Feb 26, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i).

Monica Wanjiku competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 15:23.44, set on Feb 26, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 30, 2026, 16:19.44.