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Purity Sanga
KENWomenBirth dateJan 22, 1997
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Purity Sanga is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 22, 1997. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:24.87 in the 1500m, 4:53.10 in the Mile, 9:35.79 in the 3000m, 9:32.16 in the 3000m and 16:11.62 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Key facts
10 000 m
32:49.07
5000 Metres Short Track
16:17.90
2024 season best
33:11.98
May 23, 2024 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Jun 7, 2024 · 34:31.63
Age
29 years old
As of Oct 1, 2026: 10 000 m 32:49.07, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:17.90, 2024 season best 33:11.98 (May 23, 2024, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR, Jun 7, 2024, 34:31.63 · 29 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:24.87 | - | Apr 26, 2024 | ↑ | Music City Challenge |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:19.68 | - | Mar 29, 2024 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2024 | 10000m | 33:11.98 | - | May 23, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2023 | Milei | 4:54.95 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | mile-short-tracki | 4:54.95 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:32.16 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 3000mi | 9:32.16 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | DistanceMei | 11:39.55 | - | Feb 18, 2023 | ↓ | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 16:30.19 | - | Apr 28, 2023 | ↑ | Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 20:32 | - | Nov 18, 2023 | - | NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:29.41 | - | Apr 3, 2021 | ↑ | Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY (USA) |
| 2021 | mile-short-track | 4:53.10 | - | Feb 17, 2021 | ↑ | - |
| 2021 | Milei | 4:53.10 | - | Feb 17, 2021 | ↑ | Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | mile-short-tracki | 4:53.10 | - | Feb 17, 2021 | ↑ | Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m-short-track | 9:33.67 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↑ | - |
| 2021 | 3000mi | 9:33.67 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:33.67 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:35.79 | - | Jan 27, 2021 | ↑ | - |
| 2021 | 5000mi | 16:11.62 | - | Feb 12, 2021 | ↑ | Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 16:11.62 | - | Feb 12, 2021 | ↑ | - |
| 2021 | 5000m-short-track | 16:17.90 | - | Feb 26, 2021 | ↑ | - |
| 2021 | 5000m-short-tracki | 16:17.90 | - | Feb 26, 2021 | ↑ | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 32:49.07 | - | May 13, 2021 | ↑ | Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:26.32 | - | Mar 22, 2019 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) |
| 2019 | mile-short-tracki | 4:54.55 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | Milei | 4:54.55 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 4:54.55 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 9:35.36 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | 3000mi | 9:35.36 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:35.36 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 9:44.39 | - | Jan 12, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | DistanceMe | 11:56.62 | - | Feb 20, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | DistanceMei | 11:56.62 | - | Feb 20, 2019 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 16:37.06 | - | Apr 20, 2019 | ↑ | Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2019 | 5000m-short-tracki | 16:46.31 | - | Jan 25, 2019 | ↑ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 5000m-short-track | 16:46.31 | - | Jan 25, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | 10000m | 34:13.03 | - | Mar 29, 2019 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:37.93 | - | Apr 6, 2018 | ↑ | Bowling Green, KY (USA) |
| 2018 | mile-short-tracki | 5:06.53 | - | Jan 27, 2018 | ↑ | West Lafayette, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 5:06.53 | - | Jan 27, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | Milei | 5:06.53 | - | Jan 27, 2018 | ↑ | West Lafayette, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 4x800Metre | 9:22.00 | - | Mar 24, 2018 | - | Mississippi State, MS (USA) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 9:59.52 | - | Feb 24, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | 3000mi | 9:59.52 | - | Feb 24, 2018 | ↑ | Charleston, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:59.52 | - | Feb 24, 2018 | ↑ | Charleston, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 10:03.56 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | DistanceMe | 11:39.32 | - | Feb 2, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | 5000m-short-track | 17:02.18 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | 5000m-short-tracki | 17:02.18 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 5000mi | 17:02.18 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 17:18.06 | - | Mar 23, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | 10000m | 35:11.23 | - | Apr 20, 2018 | ↑ | Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2017 | 3000mi | 10:04.41 | - | Dec 2, 2017 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 10:04.41 | - | Dec 2, 2017 | ↑ | - |
2024
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 34:31.63 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 34:31.63 | - | Jun 6 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 33:11.98 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
10000m | 33:11.98 | - | May 23 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
5000m | 17:30.20 | - | May 12 | Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Larry K. Durham Track at Kidd Field at the University of Texas, El Paso, TX |
5000m | 17:30.20 | - | May 10 | Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Larry K. Durham Track at Kidd Field at the University of Texas, El Paso, TX |
1500m | 4:24.87 | - | Apr 27 | Music City Challenge |
1500m | 4:24.87 | - | Apr 26 | Music City Challenge |
10000m | 33:23.07 | - | Apr 12 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
10000m | 33:23.07 | - | Apr 11 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 16:19.68 | - | Mar 30 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
5000m | 16:19.68 | - | Mar 29 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
2023
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 20:32 | - | Nov 18 | NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km |
5000m | 16:30.19 | - | Apr 29 | Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN |
5000m | 16:30.19 | - | Apr 28 | Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN |
3000m-short-tracki | 9:32.16 | - | Feb 19 | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
mile-short-tracki | 4:54.95 | - | Feb 19 | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
mile-short-tracki | 5:02.11 | - | Feb 19 | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
DistanceMei | 11:39.55 | - | Feb 18 | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
mile-short-tracki | 5:02.11 | - | Feb 18 | 2023 Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
2021
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:15.18 | - | May 15 | ACC Ch., Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
10000m | 32:49.07 | - | May 13 | ACC Ch., Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
1500m | 4:29.80 | - | May 1 | Tennessee Challenge, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
5000m | 16:36.69 | - | Apr 23 | Clark Wood Invitational, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY |
10000m | 34:05.91 | - | Apr 8 | Tennessee Relays, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
1500m | 4:29.41 | - | Apr 3 | Louisville Invitational, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY |
3000m-short-track | 9:33.67 | - | Feb 27 | Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
5000m-short-track | 16:17.90 | - | Feb 26 | Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:53.10 | - | Feb 17 | Lenny Lyles Cardinals Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i) |
5000m | 16:11.62 | - | Feb 12 | Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) |
3000m | 9:35.79 | - | Jan 27 | Notre Dame Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
3000m | 9:44.69 | - | Jan 16 | McCravy Green Invitational, Nutter Fieldhouse, Lexington, KY (i) |
2019
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:50.83 | - | May 11 | OVC Ch., Cape Girardeau, MO |
1500m | 4:36.96 | - | May 11 | OVC Ch., Cape Girardeau, MO |
1500m | 4:37.44 | - | May 9 | OVC Ch., Cape Girardeau, MO |
1500m | 4:37.17 | - | Apr 27 | Leny Liles/Clark Wood Invitational, Louisville, KY |
5000m | 16:37.06 | - | Apr 20 | Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events |
10000m | 34:13.03 | - | Mar 29 | Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:26.32 | - | Mar 22 | Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invitational, Nashville, TN |
mile-short-track | 4:57.69 | - | Feb 21 | Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:51.29 | - | Feb 21 | Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
DistanceMe | 11:56.62 | - | Feb 20 | Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
5000m-short-track | 16:55.55 | - | Feb 20 | Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:35.36 | - | Feb 9 | Bulldog Open, Birmingham, AL (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:54.55 | - | Jan 26 | Indiana University Relays, Bloomington, IN (i) |
5000m-short-track | 16:46.31 | - | Jan 25 | Indiana University Relays, Bloomington, IN (i) |
3000m | 9:44.39 | - | Jan 12 | Jim Green Invitational, Lexington, KY (i) |
2018
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 36:47.43 | - | May 24 | Tampa NCAA East Preliminary Round, Tampa, FL |
10000m | 37:23.75 | - | May 12 | Cookeville Ohio Valley Conference Championships, Cookeville, TN |
1500m | 4:43.58 | - | May 12 | Cookeville Ohio Valley Conference Championships, Cookeville, TN |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Purity Sanga's 10 000 m personal best?
Purity Sanga's 10 000 m personal best is 32:49.07, set on May 13, 2021 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).
Which events does Purity Sanga compete in?
Purity Sanga competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.
How did Purity Sanga perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 33:11.98, set on May 23, 2024 in Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR on Jun 7, 2024, 34:31.63.