Stanley Njihia

Stanley Njihia

Born
Sep 2, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 10 000 m

Stanley Njihia is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 2, 1998. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:19.36 in the 3000m, 28:02.81 in the 10000m, 1:02:28 in the Semi, 2:24:57 in the Marathon and 27:53 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:53
2024 season best28:34.72May 22, 2024 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Personal best · 10 000 m28:02.81
Last competitionKenyan ChampionshipsMay 22, 2024 · DQ

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 27:53, 10 000 m 28:02.81, 2024 season best 28:34.72 (May 22, 2024, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships, May 22, 2024, DQ · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mNembro 2021Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:19.36946 pts–
10000mNairobi 2023Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:02.811,128 pts–
SemiBuenos Aires 2023Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:281,089 pts–
MarathonSeoul 2019Kenya Marathon all-time list2:24:57876 pts–
10KilometrLangueux 202327:53–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202410000m 28:34.72–May 22, 2024Kenyan Championships
202310Kilometr 27:53–Jun 17, 2023Corrida Internationale de Langueux
202310000m 28:02.81–Jun 23, 2023Kenyan Championships
2023Semi 1:02:28–Aug 27, 202321K Buenos Aires Ñandú
202210Kilometr 28:04–Jun 25, 2022Corrida Internationale de Langueux, Langueux
202210000m 28:47.53–Apr 27, 2022Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
20213000m 8:19.36–Jun 17, 2021XXIV Meeting Internazionale Città di Nembro, Centro Sportivo Saletti, Nembro
202110Kilometr 30:42–Jun 11, 2021Heineken 0.0 Karlovački cener 10K
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Stanley Njihia's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 27:53, set on Jun 17, 2023 in Langueux (FRA).

Stanley Njihia competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 10 000 m.

2024 season best: 28:34.72, set on May 22, 2024 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships on May 22, 2024, DQ.