Peninnah Wangari Wachira

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 12, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
800 m · 3000 m

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.

Personal best · 800 m2:01.30
2026 season best2:17.44Jul 28, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:19.32
Last competitionUniversity of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, TorontoJul 28, 2026 · 2:17.44
University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, Toronto

As of Nov 14, 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

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mNairobi 2022Kenya 400 m all-time list55.9h980 pts–
800mNairobi 2022Kenya 800 m all-time list2:01.301,139 pts–
1500mNairobi 2023Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:23.261,026 pts–
3000mNembro 2024Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:19.321,042 pts–
5000mLucca 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:43.19972 pts–
5KilometreArezzo 202416:40–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:17.44–Jul 28, 2026University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 5, Varsity Stadium, Toronto
20261500m 4:49.73–Jul 1, 2026Hamilton Canada Day Twilight
2024800m 2:04.97–Jun 22, 2024Triveneto Meeting Internazionale, Campo Sportivo G. Draghicchio, Trieste
20241500m 4:30.42–May 11, 2024CDS Assoluto
2024CrossCount 6:45–Mar 2, 2024Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
20243000m 9:19.32–Jun 19, 2024Meeting Internazionale Città di Nembro
20245Kilometre 16:40–May 26, 2024Scalata al Castello
20245000m 16:43.19–May 12, 2024CDS Assoluto
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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).

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

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.