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Pauline Konga
KENWomenBirth dateApr 10, 1970
BirthplaceBaringo County, Kenya
Height1.58 m
Weight43 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.
Key facts
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
56 years old
As of Sep 19, 2026: 5000 m 14:47.51 (#186 all-time), 3000 m 8:37.76 (#213 all-time), 2004 season best 16:49.8h (Jun 4, 2004, Nairobi (KEN)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 56 years old
PB
Personal bests
4:48.8HT
2:45:04
32:46
52:30
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 1 | - | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5000m | 16:49.8h | - | Jun 4, 2004 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:48.8h | - | Jun 14, 2003 | - | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 16:53.1h | - | Jun 8, 2002 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:15:34 | - | Sep 2, 2001 | ↓ | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:45:04 | - | Apr 8, 2001 | - | Paris (FRA) |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 32:46 | - | Apr 16, 2000 | - | Vancouver (CAN) |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:13:54 | - | Sep 24, 2000 | ↓ | Toronto (CAN) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 9:19.33 | - | May 13, 1999 | ↓ | Doha (QAT) |
| 1999 | 5000m | 15:38.85 | - | Jul 3, 1999 | ↓ | St-Denis (FRA) |
| 1996 | 3000m | 8:37.76 | - | Aug 10, 1996 | ↓ | Monaco (MON) |
| 1996 | 5000m | 14:47.51 | - | Aug 16, 1996 | ↓ | Köln (GER) |
| 1996 | Semi | 1:09:33 | - | Jan 14, 1996 | ↓ | Marrakech (MAR) |
| 1995 | 5000m | 15:14.66 | - | Sep 1, 1995 | ↓ | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 1993 | 3000m | 9:11.46 | - | Jul 21, 1993 | ↓ | Nice (FRA) |
| 1993 | 5000m | 16:10.60 | - | Jul 5, 1993 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1993 | CrossCount | 16:33 | - | Jan 9, 1993 | ↑ | - |
| 1993 | 10MilesRoa | 52:30 | - | Apr 4, 1993 | - | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 1992 | 3000m | 9:02.79 | - | Jul 31, 1992 | ↓ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1992 | 5000m | 15:22.43 | - | Aug 21, 1992 | ↓ | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 1992 | CrossCount | 15:24 | - | Dec 27, 1992 | ↑ | - |
| 1991 | 3000m | 8:46.66 | - | Aug 26, 1991 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 1991 | 5000m | 15:18.65 | - | Sep 10, 1991 | ↓ | Berlin (GER) |
| 1991 | CrossCount | 21:03 | - | Mar 24, 1991 | ↑ | 19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1990 | CrossCount | 21:47 | - | Mar 25, 1990 | ↑ | 18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
2004
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:49.8HT | - | Jun 4 | Nairobi |
2003
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:48.8HT | - | Jun 14 | Nairobi Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
1500m | 4:54.5HT | - | Jun 13 | Nairobi Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
2002
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:53.1HT | - | Jun 8 | Nairobi Kenya Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
2001
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:15:34 | - | Sep 2 | Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA |
Marathon | 2:45:04 | - | Apr 8 | Paris Marathon, Paris |
2000
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:18 | - | Oct 8 | Boston 10 km, Boston, MA |
Semi | 1:13:54 | - | Sep 24 | Toronto Half Marathon, Toronto |
10Kilometr | 34:36 | - | May 29 | Boulder International Challenge 10 km, Boulder, CO |
10Kilometr | 32:46 | - | Apr 16 | Vancouver Sun Run 10 km, Vancouver |
10Kilometr | 32:59 | - | Apr 1 | Charleston Cooper River Bridge 10 km, Charleston, SC |
Semi | 1:16:45 | - | Mar 19 | Hastings Half Marathon, Hastings |
1999
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 15:38.85 | - | Jul 3 | St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France, St-Denis |
5000m | 16:10.3HT | - | Jun 26 | Kenyan Championships |
5000m | 15:58.5HT | - | Jun 12 | Nairobi |
3000m | 9:19.33 | - | May 13 | Doha IAAF Grand Prix, Doha |
1996
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 15:08.97 | - | Sep 16 | Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo |
5000m | 14:56.32 | - | Sep 7 | Milano IAAF Grand Prix Final |
3000m | 8:52.21 | - | Sep 1 | Rieti '96, Rieti |
5000m | 15:09.74 | - | Aug 30 | Berlin ISTAF, Berlin |
5000m | 15:11.40 | - | Aug 23 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles |
5000m | 14:47.51 | - | Aug 16 | Köln Int. Sparkassen Cup, Köln |
3000m | 8:37.76 | - | Aug 10 | Monte Carlo Herculis-Vittel, Monaco |
5000m | 15:03.49 | - | Jul 28 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
5000m | 15:07.01 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
5000m | 15:03.49 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
5000m | 15:12.35 | - | Jul 12 | London KP Games, London |
5000m | 15:01.59 | - | Jul 8 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
5000m | 15:03.03 | - | Jul 5 | Oslo Mobil Bislett Games, Oslo |
5000m | 15:13.03 | - | Jun 29 | - |
5000m | 15:33.03 | - | Jun 27 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
3000m | 8:50.18 | - | Jun 7 | Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva |
5000m | 15:00.14 | - | Jun 5 | Roma Golden Gala, Roma |
Semi | 1:09:33 | - | Jan 14 | Marrakesh Half Marathon, Marrakech |
1995
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 15:14.66 | - | Sep 1 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
5000m | 15:21.03 | - | Aug 18 | Köln Weltklasse, Köln |
5000m | 16:01.24 | - | Jul 7 | London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London |
1993
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 9:11.46 | - | Jul 21 | Nice Nikaïa, Nice |
3000m | 9:15.75 | - | Jul 10 | Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo |
5000m | 16:10.60 | - | Jul 5 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
10MilesRoa | 52:30 | - | Apr 4 | Washington, DC |
CrossCount | 20:19 | - | Mar 28 | 21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
CrossCount | 21:21 | - | Feb 27 | 2nd Nairobi International Cross Country, Nairobi |
CrossCount | 17:25.60 | - | Jan 24 | Cross Auchan, Tourcoing |
CrossCount | 16:33 | - | Jan 9 | Reebok International Cross, Belfast |
1992
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 15:24 | - | Dec 27 | 1st Cross Country Internacional, São Paulo |
5000m | 15:22.43 | - | Aug 21 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
3000m | 9:02.79 | - | Jul 31 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
CrossCount | 23:11 | - | Mar 21 | 20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
1991
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 15:18.65 | - | Sep 10 | Berlin ISTAF, Berlin |
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Honours
🥇
1996Kenyan Championships
5000 Metres
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1996The XXVI Olympic Games
5000 Metres
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1996Milano IAAF Grand Prix Final
5000 Metres
7
199321st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Pauline Konga's 5000 m personal best?
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.
Which events does Pauline Konga compete in?
Pauline Konga competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.
How did Pauline Konga perform in 2004?
2004 season best: 16:49.8h, set on Jun 4, 2004 in Nairobi (KEN).
How many medals has Pauline Konga won?
Pauline Konga has won 1 Olympic Games medal.