Paul Gitonga

Paul Gitonga

KenyaKenya
Born
Aug 20, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Paul Gitonga is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 20, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.46 in the 1500m, 13:55.38 in the 5000m, 28:13.38 in the 10000m, 1:03:44 in the Semi and 1:01:56 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:13.38
2020 season best30:16.61Sep 11, 2020 · Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
2020 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:03:44

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:13.38, Half Marathon 1:03:44, 2020 season best 30:16.61 (Sep 11, 2020, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN)) · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTama 2019Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:48.46996 pts–
5000mSagamihara 2019Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:55.381,016 pts–
10000mYokohama 2018Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:13.381,112 pts–
SemiMarugame 2019Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:03:441,041 pts–
20KilometrTachikawa 20171:01:56–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20201500m 3:53.79–Oct 10, 2020Gion Stadium, Sagamihara (JPN)
20205000m 14:13.18–Nov 21, 2020Athletics Stadium, Konosu (JPN)
202010000m 30:16.61–Sep 11, 2020Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN)
20191500m 3:48.46–Jun 29, 2019Kokushikan University Stadium, Tama (JPN)
20195000m 13:55.38–May 26, 2019Sagamihara (JPN)
201910000m 28:21.82–Apr 20, 2019Yokohama (JPN)
2019Semi 1:03:44–Feb 3, 2019Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon
20181500m 3:49.97–May 24, 2018Sagamihara (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Paul Gitonga's 10 000 m personal best is 28:13.38, set on Oct 20, 2018 in Yokohama (JPN).

Paul Gitonga competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2020 season best: 30:16.61, set on Sep 11, 2020 in Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN).