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Salomé Nyirarukundo

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Salomé Nyirarukundo

RWAWomen

Birth dateDec 20, 1997

BirthplaceKivumu, Rwanda

Height1.57 m

Weight42 kg

Salome Nyirarukundo is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the 10,000 metres. Born on 20 December 1997 in Kivumu, Rwanda, Salome has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.

Salome's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in 10,000 metres. Throughout their career, Salome has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Salome continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the 10,000 metres. With ongoing training and competition experience, Salome works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:08:48

10 000 m

31:45.82

2025 season best

16:20

May 10, 2025 · Lac-Beauport (CAN)

2025 season best

Last competition

Canadian Championships

Aug 2, 2025 · 16:31.09

Canadian Championships

Record

National record · 5000 m 15:34.91

National record

Age

28 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:48 (#441 all-time), 10 000 m 31:45.82 (#514 all-time), 2025 season best 16:20 (May 10, 2025, Lac-Beauport (CAN)) · Last competition: Canadian Championships, Aug 2, 2025, 16:31.09 · National record (5000 m) · 28 years old

PB

Personal bests

9:38.2HT

15:34.91

31:45.82

1:08:48

2:30:44

5Kilometre

15:50

10Kilometr

33:22

20Kilometr

1:12:51

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2025	5Kilometre	16:20	-	May 10, 2025	↓	5km Route La Clinique Du Coureur
2025	5000m	16:31.09	-	Jul 31, 2025	↓	Canadian Championships
2025	10Kilometr	33:22	-	May 24, 2025	↑	Canadian 10km Road Running Championships
2025	10000m	33:55.23	-	Jun 18, 2025	↓	Royal City Inferno Track and Field Festival
2024	3000m	10:11.29	-	Feb 16, 2024	↓	Carleton Ravens U-Sport Last Chance
2024	5000m	16:38.07	-	Jun 27, 2024	↓	Canadian Championships, Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard, Montréal
2024	10Kilometr	33:58	-	May 25, 2024	↑	Canadian 10km Road Running Championships
2024	CrossCount	37:36	-	Nov 30, 2024	-	Canadian Cross Country Championships, Fanshawe Golf Course, London - XC 10.0km
2023	5000m	16:54.06	-	Jul 14, 2023	↓	Ontario U20 & Open Athletics Championships
2023	5Kilometre	17:03	-	Nov 4, 2023	↓	Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope - 5km, 10km & Half Marathon
2023	10Kilometr	34:58	-	Jun 17, 2023	↑	Under Armour Toronto 10K
2019	5Kilometre	16:52	-	Apr 27, 2019	↓	Lac-Beauport (CAN)
2019	10Kilometr	34:01	-	Jun 15, 2019	↑	Lululemon Toronto 10K, Toronto
2019	20Kilometr	1:12:51	-	Jun 15, 2019	-	Lac-Brome (CAN)
2019	Semi	1:14:01	-	May 5, 2019	↑	-
2019	Marathon	2:30:44	-	May 26, 2019	↓	Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon
2018	10000m	32:13.74	-	Apr 9, 2018	↓	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2018	10Kilometr	33:31	-	May 27, 2018	↑	Bangalore TCS World 10K
2018	Semi	1:08:48	-	Feb 11, 2018	↑	Barcelona Half Marathon, Barcelona
2018	Marathon	2:28:02	-	Sep 23, 2018	↓	Montreal Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Montréal
2017	5000m	15:34.91	-	Jun 2, 2017	↓	Nijmegen (NED)
2017	5Kilometre	15:50	-	Dec 31, 2017	↓	Trier (GER)
2017	10000m	32:45.95	-	Aug 5, 2017	↓	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
2017	Semi	1:11:30	-	Apr 2, 2017	↑	Berkane (MAR)
2016	5000m	15:57.68	-	Jul 23, 2016	↓	IAAF World U20 Championships
2016	5Kilometre	16:14	-	Dec 31, 2016	↓	Trier (GER)
2016	10000m	31:45.82	-	Jun 25, 2016	↓	Durban (RSA)
2016	Semi	1:13:55	-	May 22, 2016	↑	Kigali (RWA)
2015	3000m	10:02.83	-	Mar 5, 2015	↓	Addis Ababa (ETH)
2014	3000m	9:38.2h	-	Dec 13, 2014	↓	Kigali (RWA)
2013	Semi	1:21:33	-	Oct 20, 2013	↑	Kigali (RWA)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Salomé Nyirarukundo's Half Marathon personal best?

Salomé Nyirarukundo's Half Marathon personal best is 1:08:48, set on Feb 11, 2018 in Barcelona (ESP), #441 on the all-time list.

Which events does Salomé Nyirarukundo compete in?

Salomé Nyirarukundo competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Salomé Nyirarukundo perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 16:20, set on May 10, 2025 in Lac-Beauport (CAN). Last competition: Canadian Championships on Aug 2, 2025, 16:31.09.