Naftali Temu
- Born
- Apr 20, 1945 (81 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m
Naftali Temu is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 20, 1945. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.
His personal bests include 14:06.41 in the 5000m, 29:27.40 in the 10000m and 2:32:36.0 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 10 000 m29:27.40
1972 season best30:19.6Aug 31, 1972
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesAug 31, 1972 · 30:19.6
As of Nov 4, 2026: 10 000 m 29:27.40, 1972 season best 30:19.6 (Aug 31, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Aug 31, 1972, 30:19.6 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 81 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10000m | 30:19.6 | – | Aug 31, 1972 | The XX Olympic Games |
| 1971 | 10000m | 28:21.8 | – | Sep 3, 1971 | – |
| 1968 | 5000m | 14:06.41 | – | Oct 17, 1968 | The XIX Olympic Games |
| 1968 | 10000m | 28:27.4 | – | Jul 11, 1968 | – |
| 1968 | Marathon | 2:32:36.0 | – | Oct 20, 1968 | The XIX Olympic Games |
| 1967 | 10000m | 28:29.0 | – | Jun 29, 1967 | – |
| 1964 | Marathon | 2:40:46.6 | – | Oct 21, 1964 | The XVIII Olympic Games |