Pauline Konga

Pauline Konga

KenyaKenya
Born
Apr 10, 1970 (56 years old)
Birthplace
Baringo County, Kenya
Events
5000 m · 3000 m
Height
1.58 m
Weight
43 kg

Pauline Konga (born 10 April 1970) is a Kenyan retired long-distance runner. At the 1996 Summer Olympics she won the silver medal in the 5,000 metres, making her the first Kenyan woman to win an Olympic medal.

Personal best · 5000 m14:47.51
#186 all-time
2004 season best16:49.8hJun 4, 2004 · Nairobi
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 3000 m8:37.76
#209 all-time

As of Nov 7, 2026: 5000 m 14:47.51 (#186 all-time), 3000 m 8:37.76 (#209 all-time), 2004 season best 16:49.8h (Jun 4, 2004, Nairobi (KEN)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 56 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNairobi 2003Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:48.8h846 pts–
3000mMonaco 1996Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:37.761,182 pts#209
5000mKöln 1996Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:47.511,188 pts#186
SemiMarrakech 1996Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:09:331,139 pts#657
MarathonParis 2001Kenya Marathon all-time list2:45:04982 pts–
10KilometrVancouver 200032:46–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20045000m 16:49.8h–Jun 4, 2004Nairobi (KEN)
20031500m 4:48.8h–Jun 14, 2003Nairobi (KEN)
20025000m 16:53.1h–Jun 8, 2002Nairobi (KEN)
2001Semi 1:15:34–Sep 2, 2001Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2001Marathon 2:45:04–Apr 8, 2001Paris (FRA)
200010Kilometr 32:46–Apr 16, 2000Vancouver (CAN)
2000Semi 1:13:54–Sep 24, 2000Toronto (CAN)
19993000m 9:19.33–May 13, 1999Doha (QAT)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Pauline Konga's 5000 m personal best is 14:47.51, set on Aug 16, 1996 in Köln (GER), #186 on the all-time list.

Pauline Konga competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2004 season best: 16:49.8h, set on Jun 4, 2004 in Nairobi (KEN).

Pauline Konga has won 1 Olympic Games medal.