Philemon TANUI

Philemon TANUI

KenyaKenya
Born
Nov 20, 1982 (43 years old)

Philemon TANUI is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 20, 1982. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.00 in the 800m, 3:39.16 in the 1500m, 4:01.71 in the Mile, 7:51.56 in the 3000m and 13:48.21 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

2019 season best8:56.18Jul 12, 2019 · Nairobi
2019 season best

As of Nov 13, 2026: 2019 season best 8:56.18 (Jul 12, 2019, Nairobi (KEN)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMilano 2001Kenya 800 m all-time list1:47.001,114 pts–
1500mSan Sebastián 2002Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:39.161,118 pts–
MileAvellino 2001Kenya Mile all-time list4:01.711,054 pts–
3000mLinz 2004Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:51.561,106 pts–
5000mFormia 2004Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:48.211,040 pts–
SemiBrugnera 2006Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:05:09988 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20193000mSt 8:56.18–Jul 12, 2019Nairobi (KEN)
20123000mSt 8:59.80–Sep 1, 2012Sarzana (ITA)
20071500m 3:52.05–May 12, 2007San Diego, CA (USA)
20073000m Indoor8:38.16–Feb 3, 2007Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
20073000m-short-track Indoor8:38.16–Feb 3, 2007Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
20073000m-short-track 8:38.16–Feb 3, 2007–
20073000mSt 8:50.80–Apr 20, 2007Eugene, OR (USA)
20063000m 8:26.09–Feb 11, 2006–