Shelmith Nyawira

Shelmith Nyawira

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Nov 2, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Marathon

Shelmith Nyawira is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on November 2, 1984. She competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 34:25.2h in the 10000m, 1:14:05 in the Semi, 2:33:00 in the Marathon, 11:06.0h in the 3000mSt and 32:33 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road32:33
2025 season best2:38:35Nov 29, 2025 · FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · Marathon2:33:00
Last competitionSoweto MarathonNov 29, 2025 · 2:38:35

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 32:33, Marathon 2:33:00, 2025 season best 2:38:35 (Nov 29, 2025, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: Soweto Marathon, Nov 29, 2025, 2:38:35 · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
10000mNakuru 2015Kenya 10 000 m all-time list34:25.2h1,015 pts–
SemiPune 2015Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:14:051,048 pts–
MarathonLas Palmas 2019Kenya Marathon all-time list2:33:001,090 pts–
10KilometrTaroudant 201932:33–
8KilometreBaghdad 201726:36–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Marathon 2:38:35–Nov 29, 2025Soweto Marathon
2023Marathon 2:36:23–Mar 12, 2023Durban International Marathon
2022Semi 1:16:30–Dec 18, 2022Bangsaen21 Half Marathon, Chon Buri
2022Marathon 2:37:54–May 8, 2022Durban (RSA)
2021Semi 1:19:21–Jul 17, 2021Ijebu Ode (NGR)
2021Marathon 2:42:00–Aug 15, 2021Dar-es-Salaam (TAN)
2020Semi 1:22:30–Mar 1, 2020Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Half Marathon
2020Marathon 2:40:14–Nov 22, 2020–
FAQ

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Shelmith Nyawira's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 32:33, set on Mar 3, 2019 in Taroudant (MAR).

Shelmith Nyawira competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Marathon.

2025 season best: 2:38:35, set on Nov 29, 2025 in FNB Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: Soweto Marathon on Nov 29, 2025, 2:38:35.