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Monica Wanjiku

KENKENWomen
Birth dateMar 10, 2002
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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, 15:23.44 in the 5000m, 32:21.97 in the 10000m and 8:59.03 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
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)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
May 30, 2026 · 16:19.44
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 29, 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

PB

Personal bests

4:17.15
8:59.03
15:23.44
32:21.97
3000m-short-track
8:59.03
5000m-short-track
15:23.44

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:17.15-Apr 24, 2026-116th Drake Relays
2026
3000m-short-track
8:59.03-Feb 26, 2026-Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
3000m
8:59.03-Feb 26, 2026-Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
5000m-short-track
15:23.44-Feb 26, 2026-Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
5000m
15:55.18-May 14, 2026
↓
Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
2026
10000m
32:28.20-Apr 16, 2026
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
5000m
15:40.79-Apr 18, 2025
↓
Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
2025
10000m
32:21.97-Mar 28, 2025
↑
Raleigh Relays
2024
10000m
33:25.43-Jan 5, 2024
↑
2nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
2024
CrossCount
35:02-Mar 2, 2024-Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
2023
Semi
1:12:27-Oct 29, 2023-Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi

2026

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:19.44-May 30NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m
33:08.68-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m
33:08.68-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
16:19.44-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
15:55.18-May 16Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
1500m
4:24.48-May 15Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
5000m
15:55.18-May 14Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
1500m
4:24.48-May 14Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
1500m
4:17.15-Apr 24116th Drake Relays
10000m
32:28.20-Apr 16Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m-short-track
15:23.44-Feb 26Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
3000m-short-track
8:59.03-Feb 26Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
5000m-short-track
15:24.84-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
9:13.70-Jan 31Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
3000m-short-track
9:13.70-Jan 30Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational

2024

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:53.0HT-May 22Kenyan Championships
10000m
33:53.0HT-May 22Kenyan Championships
10000m
34:17.46-Mar 5Trials for African Games 2024, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
35:02-Mar 2Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
10000m
34:17.90-Jan 273rd AK Track And Field Weekend Meeting
10000m
34:17.90-Jan 263rd AK Track And Field Weekend Meeting
10000m
33:25.43-Jan 62nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
10000m
33:25.43-Jan 52nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:27-Oct 29Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Monica Wanjiku's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

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).

Which events does Monica Wanjiku compete in?

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

How did Monica Wanjiku perform in 2026?

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.