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Sita Waru

Sita Waru

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Birth dateSep 14, 1979
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Sita Waru is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on September 14, 1979. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:34.59 in the 1500m, 9:39.43 in the 3000m, 16:26.50 in the 5000m, 34:08.22 in the 10000m and 1:24:28 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
10 000 m
34:08.22
5000 Metres Short Track
16:37.42
2008 season best
1:24:28
Jan 13, 2008
2008 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 10 000 m 34:08.22, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:37.42, 2008 season best 1:24:28 (Jan 13, 2008) · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
Semi
1:24:28-Jan 13, 2008--
2006
10Kilometr
37:12-Feb 25, 2006--
2002
5000m
16:53.52-May 12, 2002
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2002
10000m
34:08.22-Apr 19, 2002
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2001
1500m
4:34.59-Apr 14, 2001--
2001
3000m-short-track
9:41.11-Jan 27, 2001
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2001
5000m
16:26.50-Mar 2, 2001
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2001
5000m-short-track
16:37.42-Feb 9, 2001
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2001
10000m
34:55.87-Apr 26, 2001
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2000
3000m-short-track
9:39.43-Feb 18, 2000
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2000
3000m
9:46.38-May 16, 2000--
2000
5000m
16:32.22-Apr 29, 2000
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2000
5000m-short-track
16:45.40-Mar 4, 2000
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2000
CrossCount
29:13-Mar 18, 2000-28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
1999
3000m-short-track
10:16.46-Feb 21, 1999
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1999
5000m-short-track
17:55.32-Feb 21, 1999
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1998
3000m-short-track
9:53.32-Feb 21, 1998
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1998
5000m-short-track
16:55.15-Feb 21, 1998
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1998
10000m
38:15.79-May 17, 1998
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2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:24:28-Jan 13Houston Half Marathon, Houston, TX - US Half Marathon Ch.

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
37:12-Feb 25Houston Conoco Philips Rodeo Run, Houston, TX

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:21.06-May 29Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA
5000m
16:53.52-May 12Arlington SLC Ch., Arlington, TX
10000m
34:08.22-Apr 19Walnut Mt.SAC Relays University/Open, Walnut, CA
5000m
17:31.71-Mar 16Baton Rouge LSU Alumni Gold, Baton Rouge, LA

2001

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:38.74-May 14Arlington Southland Conference Championships, Arlington, TX
10000m
34:55.87-Apr 26Des Moines Drake Relays Inv., Des Moines, IA
1500m
4:34.59-Apr 14Starkville Jace Lacoste Inv., Starkville, MS
5000m-short-track
16:52.13-Mar 9NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
5000m
16:26.50-Mar 2Ames Cyclone Qualifier, Ames, IA (i)
3000m-short-track
9:54.32-Feb 17Houston Southland Conference Championships, Houston, TX (i)
5000m-short-track
16:45.10-Feb 16Houston Southland Conference Championships, Houston, TX (i)
5000m-short-track
16:37.42-Feb 9Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track
9:41.11-Jan 27Baton Rouge LSU Purple Tiger, Baton Rouge, LA (i)

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:46.38-May 16Natchitoches, LA
5000m
16:32.22-Apr 29Des Moines Drake Relays Invitational, Des Moines, IA
3000m
9:48.58-Apr 6Austin Texas Relays Univ./Coll. Div., Austin, TX
CrossCount
29:13-Mar 1828th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
5000m-short-track
16:45.40-Mar 4Norman, OK (i)
3000m-short-track
9:39.43-Feb 18Houston Southland Conference Championships, Houston, TX (i)

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
17:55.32-Feb 21Houston, TX (i)
3000m-short-track
10:16.46-Feb 21Houston, TX (i)
5000m-short-track
18:06.47-Jan 16Baton Rouge, LA (i)

1998

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
38:15.79-May 17San Marcos Southland, San Marcos, TX
3000m-short-track
9:53.32-Feb 21Fort Worth Southland Conference Indoor Championships, Fort Worth, TX (i)
5000m-short-track
16:55.15-Feb 21Fort Worth Southland Conference Indoor Championships, Fort Worth, TX (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sita Waru's 10 000 m personal best?

Sita Waru's 10 000 m personal best is 34:08.22, set on Apr 19, 2002 in Walnut, CA (USA).

Which events does Sita Waru compete in?

Sita Waru competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Sita Waru perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:24:28, set on Jan 13, 2008.