Nicholas Wachira

Nicholas Wachira

KenyaKenya
Born
Nov 19, 1982 (43 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Nicholas Wachira (born 19 November 1982) is a Kenyan former middle-distance runner who competed mostly in the 800 metres. He represented his country at the 2001 and 2003 World Championships reaching semifinals at both occasions. In addition, he won gold medals at the 1999 World Youth and 2000 World Junior Championships.

Personal best · 800 m1:44.34
#249 all-time
2006 season best1:49.57Aug 20, 2006 · Avezzano
2006 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:38.44

As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:44.34 (#249 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.44, 2006 season best 1:49.57 (Aug 20, 2006, Avezzano (ITA)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mNairobi 199947.5h1,013 pts–
800mNairobi 20031:44.341,194 pts#249
1500mZürich 20043:38.441,128 pts–
4x400mSantiago de Chile 20003:11.17–
800m-short-trackIndoorStuttgart 20031:47.371,159 pts–
800m-short-track20031:47.371,159 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2006800m 1:49.57–Aug 20, 2006Avezzano (ITA)
20061500m 3:50.80–Jun 4, 2006Abbotsford (CAN)
2005600m 1:19.91–Jul 20, 2005Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
2005800m-short-track 1:47.90–Feb 24, 2005–
2005800m-short-track Indoor1:47.90–Feb 24, 2005Madrid (ESP) (i)
2005800m Indoor1:48.24–Aug 31, 2005Madrid (ESP) (i)
2005800m 1:48.24–Aug 31, 2005–
2004800m 1:45.13–Jun 8, 2004Zaragoza (ESP)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nicholas Wachira's 800 m personal best is 1:44.34, set on Jul 26, 2003 in Nairobi (KEN), #249 on the all-time list.

Nicholas Wachira competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2006 season best: 1:49.57, set on Aug 20, 2006 in Avezzano (ITA).