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Sarah Wanjiru

KENKENWomen
Birth dateApr 12, 2004
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Sarah Wanjiru is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 12, 2004. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:22.33 in the 1500m, 8:57.70 in the 3000m, 15:00.68 in the 5000m, 31:23.69 in the 10000m and 1:10:50 in the Semi. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
15:00.68
#351 all-time
10 000 m
31:23.69
#465 all-time
2026 season best
15:17.01
May 24, 2026 · Kanseki Stadium, Utsunomiya (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
Jun 13, 2026 · 8:57.70
23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 5000 m 15:00.68 (#351 all-time), 10 000 m 31:23.69 (#465 all-time), 2026 season best 15:17.01 (May 24, 2026, Kanseki Stadium, Utsunomiya (JPN)) · Last competition: 23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games, Jun 13, 2026, 8:57.70 · 22 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:57.70-Jun 13, 2026
↑
23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
2026
5000m
15:17.01-May 24, 2026
↑
The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
2026
10000m
31:23.69-Apr 24, 2026
↑
All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
2026
CrossCount
35:17-Feb 14, 2026-Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2026
Semi
1:10:50-Feb 1, 2026-78th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon
2025
3000m
9:06.40-Nov 15, 2025
↑
18th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2025
5000m
15:08.33-Nov 29, 2025
↑
19th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2025
10000m
31:41.80-Jul 21, 2025
↑
FISU World University Games
2024
5000m
15:00.68-Dec 1, 2024
↑
13th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2024
10000m
31:48.11-Apr 21, 2024
↑
72nd Hyogo Relay Carnival
2023
5000m
15:14.00-Jul 15, 2023
↑
Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose
2023
10000m
31:46.17-Jul 8, 2023
↑
Hokuren Distance Challenge 2023 - Abashiri, Athletic Track, Abashiri
2022
1500m
4:22.33-Oct 1, 2022
↑
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022
3000m
9:09.08-Jun 4, 2022
↑
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021
1500m
4:25.81-Jul 28, 2021
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Prefectural Stadium, Fukui (JPN)
2021
3000m
9:36.94-Jul 31, 2021
↑
Prefectural Stadium, Fukui (JPN)
2020
1500m
4:34.45-Aug 2, 2020
↑
Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN)
2020
5000m
16:29.85-Oct 29, 2020
↑
Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN)

2025

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:08.33-Nov 3019th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m
15:08.33-Nov 2919th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
3000m
9:06.40-Nov 1518th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
15:46.26-Jul 26FISU World University Games
5000m
16:28.66-Jul 24FISU World University Games
5000m
16:28.66-Jul 21FISU World University Games
5000m
15:46.26-Jul 21FISU World University Games
10000m
31:41.80-Jul 21FISU World University Games
5000m
15:30.04-Jun 794th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
5000m
15:30.04-Jun 694th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10000m
31:48.44-Jun 694th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10000m
31:48.44-Jun 594th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
5000m
15:49.26-May 11The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
5000m
15:49.26-May 9The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
10000m
32:25.78-May 9The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
5000m
15:40.28-Apr 27All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
5000m
15:40.28-Apr 26All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka

2024

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:00.68-Dec 113th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m
15:04.53-Nov 1012th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
15:04.53-Nov 912th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
15:35.18-Sep 2193rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
5000m
15:35.18-Sep 2093rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
5000m
15:19.93-Jul 20Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
10000m
32:18.87-Jul 10Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
5000m
15:42.8HT-Jun 15All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
5000m
15:42.8HT-Jun 15All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
5000m
15:44.85-May 12The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
15:44.85-May 10The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
32:02.87-May 10The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
32:02.87-May 9The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
31:48.11-Apr 2172nd Hyogo Relay Carnival
10000m
35:23.57-Mar 5Trials for African Games 2024, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2023

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:22.20-Dec 7Edion Distance Challenge, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
5000m
15:54.63-Sep 1692nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
10000m
33:18.93-Sep 1692nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
10000m
33:18.93-Sep 1492nd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
5000m
15:14.00-Jul 15Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose
10000m
31:46.17-Jul 8Hokuren Distance Challenge 2023 - Abashiri, Athletic Track, Abashiri
5000m
15:48.03-May 14102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
5000m
15:48.03-May 13102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
10000m
32:17.19-May 13102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
10000m
32:17.19-May 11102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
5000m
15:33.29-Apr 23All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
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Honours

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FISU World University Games

10,000 Metres

2025
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sarah Wanjiru's 5000 m personal best?

Sarah Wanjiru's 5000 m personal best is 15:00.68, set on Dec 1, 2024 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN), #351 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sarah Wanjiru compete in?

Sarah Wanjiru competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Sarah Wanjiru perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15:17.01, set on May 24, 2026 in Kanseki Stadium, Utsunomiya (JPN). Last competition: 23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games on Jun 13, 2026, 8:57.70.