Ruth Wanjiru

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Ruth Wanjiru

KenyaKenya
Born
Sep 11, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Marathon

Ruth Wanjiru is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on September 11, 1981. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:31.70 in the 1500m, 9:01.22 in the 3000m, 15:25.67 in the 5000m, 31:56.21 in the 10000m and 1:10:04 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m31:56.21
#657 all-time
2018 season best31:57.66May 19, 2018
2018 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:27:38
#945 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:56.21 (#657 all-time), Marathon 2:27:38 (#945 all-time), 2018 season best 31:57.66 (May 19, 2018) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSendai 2000Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:31.70965 pts–
3000mGifu 2000Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:01.221,102 pts–
5000mMarugame 2005Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:25.671,114 pts–
10000mYokohama 2003Kenya 10 000 m all-time list31:56.211,143 pts#657
SemiMiyazaki 2006Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:10:041,129 pts#942
MarathonOsaka 2009Kenya Marathon all-time list2:27:381,140 pts#945

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201810000m 31:57.66–May 19, 2018–
2017Marathon 2:31:02–Nov 5, 2017Hangzhou (CHN)
2016Marathon 2:33:55–Apr 17, 2016Enschede (NED)
2015Marathon 2:29:39–Sep 27, 2015Warszawa (POL)
2014Marathon 2:31:39–May 25, 2014Ottawa (CAN)
2013Marathon 2:30:36–May 26, 2013Ottawa (CAN)
2012Marathon 2:33:17–May 27, 2012Ottawa (CAN)
201110MilesRoa 1:04:12–Aug 20, 2011Schortens (GER)
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FAQ

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Ruth Wanjiru's 10 000 m personal best is 31:56.21, set on Jun 6, 2003 in Yokohama (JPN), #657 on the all-time list.

Ruth Wanjiru competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

2018 season best: 31:57.66, set on May 19, 2018.