Sarah Wanjiru

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Apr 12, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · 5000 m15:00.68
#348 all-time
2026 season best15:17.01May 24, 2026 · Kanseki Stadium, Utsunomiya
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m31:23.69
#465 all-time
Last competition23rd Nittaidai Challenge GamesJun 13, 2026 · 8:57.70
23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games

As of Nov 12, 2026: 5000 m 15:00.68 (#348 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mYokohama 2022Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:22.331,033 pts––
3000mYokohama 2026Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:57.701,114 pts–#91
5000mYokohama 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:00.681,162 pts#348#134
10000mHiratsuka 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list31:23.691,172 pts#465#11
SemiMarugame 2026Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:10:501,113 pts–#277

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:57.70–Jun 13, 202623rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
20265000m 15:17.01–May 24, 2026The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
202610000m 31:23.69–Apr 24, 2026All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
2026CrossCount 35:17–Feb 14, 2026Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2026Semi 1:10:50–Feb 1, 202678th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon
20253000m 9:06.40–Nov 15, 202518th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
20255000m 15:08.33–Nov 29, 202519th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
202510000m 31:41.80–Jul 21, 2025FISU World University Games
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Sarah Wanjiru's 5000 m personal best is 15:00.68, set on Dec 1, 2024 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN), #348 on the all-time list.

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

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.