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Peninnah Wangari Wachira

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Birth dateMar 12, 1993
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Peninnah Wangari Wachira is a Kenya sprinter, born on March 12, 1993. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 55.9h in the 400m, 2:01.30 in the 800m, 4:23.26 in the 1500m, 9:19.32 in the 3000m and 16:43.19 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
2:01.30
3000 m
9:19.32
2026 season best
2:17.44
Jul 28, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, Toronto
Jul 28, 2026 · 2:17.44
University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, Toronto
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 800 m 2:01.30, 3000 m 9:19.32, 2026 season best 2:17.44 (Jul 28, 2026) · Last competition: University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, Toronto, Jul 28, 2026, 2:17.44 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
2:17.44-Jul 28, 2026
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University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, Toronto
2026
1500m
4:49.73-Jul 1, 2026
↓
Hamilton Canada Day Twilight
2024
800m
2:04.97-Jun 22, 2024
↓
Triveneto Meeting Internazionale, Campo Sportivo G. Draghicchio, Trieste
2024
1500m
4:30.42-May 11, 2024
↓
CDS Assoluto
2024
CrossCount
6:45-Mar 2, 2024-Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
2024
3000m
9:19.32-Jun 19, 2024-Meeting Internazionale Città di Nembro
2024
5Kilometre
16:40-May 26, 2024-Scalata al Castello
2024
5000m
16:43.19-May 12, 2024-CDS Assoluto
2023
800m
2:07.21-Apr 27, 2023
↓
6th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
2023
1500m
4:23.26-May 13, 2023
↓
Kip Keino Classic, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
2022
400m
55.9h-Apr 8, 2022-Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
800m
2:01.30-May 7, 2022
↓
Kip Keino Classic
2022
1500m
4:26.95-Feb 4, 2022
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
800m
2:06.56-May 28, 2021
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2016
800m
2:09.7h-May 7, 2016
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2015
800m
2:05.65-Jun 20, 2015
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Nairobi (KEN)

2026

3 performances

2022

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
DNF-Aug 6Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline
800m
2:01.30-May 7Kip Keino Classic
800m
2:03.05-Apr 28Kenyan Championships
800m
2:09.17-Apr 27Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
2:02.87-Apr 26Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
2:02.42-Apr 9Kenya Prison Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
400m
55.9HT-Apr 8Kenya Prison Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
2:03.38-Mar 53rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m
57.22-Mar 43rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:09.16-Feb 51st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
4:26.95-Feb 41st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:10.64-May 29Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:06.56-May 28Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:07.18-Mar 132nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
2:08.1HT-Mar 122nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
2:09.54-Feb 63rd AK Relay Series, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:09.7HT-May 7Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:05.65-Jun 20Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi
800m
2:07.5HT-Apr 18Nakuru
800m
2:09.2HT-Apr 17Nakuru
800m
2:10.5HT-Mar 21Nairobi AK Relays Meeting, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Peninnah Wangari Wachira's 800 m personal best?

Peninnah Wangari Wachira's 800 m personal best is 2:01.30, set on May 7, 2022 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Peninnah Wangari Wachira compete in?

Peninnah Wangari Wachira competes in the 800 m and 3000 m.

How did Peninnah Wangari Wachira perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:17.44, set on Jul 28, 2026. Last competition: University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, Toronto on Jul 28, 2026, 2:17.44.