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Purity Kajuju Gitonga
- Born
- May 12, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · 3000 Metres Short Track
Purity Kajuju Gitonga is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 12, 1996. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:13.51 in the 1500m, 8:39.36 in the 3000m, 8:50.51 in the 3000m, 14:48.18 in the 5000m and 1:06:50 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:04
2026 season best30:04Jun 7, 2026 · Abbeville
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:39.36
Last competitionMedio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, ValenciaOct 25, 2026 · 1:05:56
As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 30:04, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:39.36, 2026 season best 30:04 (Jun 7, 2026, Abbeville (FRA)) · Last competition: Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia, Oct 25, 2026, 1:05:56 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorOstrava 20258:39.361,200 pts––
5KilometreWien 202614:41–#8
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 14:41 | – | May 31, 2026 | ASICS Österreichischer Frauenlauf |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:48.18 | – | Jun 20, 2026 | Track Night Vienna |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 30:04 | – | Jun 7, 2026 | Mémorial Bruno Willecoq |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:05:56 | – | Oct 25, 2026 | Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 8:39.36 | – | Feb 4, 2025 | Czech Indoor Gala |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:39.36 | – | Feb 4, 2025 | Czech Indoor Gala |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:03.89 | – | Jun 14, 2025 | Meeting of Braga, Estádio 1o de Maio, Braga |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 30:44 | – | Apr 5, 2025 | Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen |