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Selina Chirchir

Selina Chirchir

KENKENWomen
Birth dateAug 8, 1968
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Selina Chirchir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 8, 1968. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:01.40 in the 800m, 4:13.91 in the 1500m, 16:05.29 in the 5000m, 1:14:32 in the Semi and 2:32:36 in the Marathon. She has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
31:35
800 m
2:01.40
2000 season best
34:34
Jul 4, 2000
2000 season best
Age
58 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:35, 800 m 2:01.40, 2000 season best 34:34 (Jul 4, 2000) · 58 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:01.40
4:13.91
16:05.29
1:14:32
2:32:36
15Kilometr
51:49
10Kilometr
31:35
10MilesRoa
55:13

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
10Kilometr
34:34-Jul 4, 2000
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2000
10MilesRoa
57:34-Apr 9, 2000
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2000
Semi
1:18:39-Jan 16, 2000
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1999
10MilesRoa
1:04:09-Jul 18, 1999
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1998
15Kilometr
52:40-Oct 4, 1998
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1998
Semi
1:14:32-May 1, 1998
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1998
Marathon
2:35:17-Jun 21, 1998
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1997
10Kilometr
33:43-Jan 26, 1997
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1997
Semi
1:14:54-Oct 5, 1997
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1997
Marathon
2:40:14-Feb 16, 1997
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1996
10Kilometr
32:42-Jul 4, 1996
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1996
15Kilometr
52:00-Feb 24, 1996
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1996
Marathon
2:32:36-Jan 21, 1996
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1995
5000m
16:05.29-Jun 1, 1995--
1995
10Kilometr
31:35-Sep 24, 1995
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1995
15Kilometr
51:49-Oct 1, 1995
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1994
10MilesRoa
55:13-Aug 15, 1994
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1990
800m
2:04.0h-Aug 1, 1990
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1990
1500m
4:17.12-Jun 24, 1990
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1987
800m
2:02.90-Aug 29, 1987
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IAAF World Championships
1987
1500m
4:13.91-Aug 12, 1987
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1986
800m
2:01.40-Jul 18, 1986
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1986
1500m
4:15.59-Jul 20, 1986
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1985
800m
2:04.16-Oct 6, 1985
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1984
800m
2:07.17-Aug 3, 1984
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2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:19:21-Nov 26Chihuahua Half Marathon, Chihuahua
10Kilometr
34:34-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree 10 km, Atlanta, GA
Semi
1:19:03-Jun 11Saltillo Half Marathon, Saltillo
10Kilometr
34:45-Apr 14New Orleans Crescent City Classic 10 km, New Orleans, LA
10MilesRoa
57:34-Apr 9Washington Cherry Blossom 10 mile, Washington, DC
Semi
1:18:39-Jan 16Carlsbad Half Marathon, Carlsbad, CA

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
1:04:09-Jul 18Lake Atwood, KS

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:40-Oct 4Juarez Classic, El Paso, TX
Marathon
2:35:17-Jun 21San Diego Marathon, San Diego, CA
Semi
1:14:32-May 1Half Marathon, Indianapolis, IN
Marathon
2:39:22-Feb 15Guadalajara Marathon, Guadalajara

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:54-Oct 5Half Marathon, Medellín
10Kilometr
34:41-Jun 7Mini 10K, New York, NY
Marathon
2:40:14-Feb 16Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong
10Kilometr
33:43-Jan 26Metro Internacional, Lima

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
32:42-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:34:33-Apr 15Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
15Kilometr
52:00-Feb 24Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL
Marathon
2:32:36-Jan 21Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

1995

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:49-Oct 1Juarez Classic, El Paso, TX
10Kilometr
31:35-Sep 24Pittsburgh, PA
5000m
16:05.29-Jun 1Paris-St-Denis L'Humanité, Paris-St-Denis

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
55:57-Aug 28Telematica Run, Heerlen
10MilesRoa
55:13-Aug 15Frameries

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:04.0HT-Aug 1Aarhus, Århus
1500m
4:17.32-Jul 1Essen
1500m
4:17.12-Jun 24Dijon

1987

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
DNS-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
2:02.90-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1500m
4:13.91-Aug 12Nairobi All-Africa Games, Nairobi
800m
2:03.22-Aug 8Nairobi All-Africa Games, Nairobi

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:15.59-Jul 20Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1500m
4:28.76-Jul 19Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
2:01.40-Jul 18Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
2:04.00-Jul 17Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
2:07.1HT-Jul 16Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:04.16-Oct 6Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.17-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

Honours

🥇

Nairobi All-Africa Games

1500 Metres

1987
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Nairobi All-Africa Games

800 Metres

1987
🥇

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

800 Metres

1986
🥈

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

1500 Metres

1986
6

Canberra IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1985
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Selina Chirchir's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Selina Chirchir's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 31:35, set on Sep 24, 1995 in Pittsburgh, PA (USA).

Which events does Selina Chirchir compete in?

Selina Chirchir competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 800 m.

How did Selina Chirchir perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 34:34, set on Jul 4, 2000.