Valerine Gakena

Valerine Gakena

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 12, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
100 m · 200 m

Valerine Gakena is a Kenya sprinter, born on March 12, 1995. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Her personal bests include 12.3h in the 100m, 26.41 in the 200m and 47.9h in the 4x100m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 100 m12.3h
2026 season best12.86Apr 9, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2026 season best
Personal best · 200 m26.41
Last competitionTrials For World Athletics Relay ChampionshipsApr 9, 2026 · 12.86
Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships

As of Nov 7, 2026: 100 m 12.3h, 200 m 26.41, 2026 season best 12.86 (Apr 9, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships, Apr 9, 2026, 12.86 · 31 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
100mNairobi 2025Kenya 100 m all-time list12.3h933 pts–
200mNairobi 2018Kenya 200 m all-time list26.41817 pts–
4x100mNairobi 2025Kenya 4 × 100 m all-time list47.9h–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 12.86-2.1Apr 9, 2026Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships
2025100m 12.3h–Nov 22, 20254th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
20254x100m 47.9h–Nov 22, 20254th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
2018100m 12.5h–Jun 21, 2018Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
2018200m 26.41-0.1Jun 22, 2018Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
2017100m 12.84–Jun 24, 2017Nairobi (KEN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Valerine Gakena's 100 m personal best is 12.3h, set on Nov 22, 2025 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN).

Valerine Gakena competes in the 100 m and 200 m.

2026 season best: 12.86, set on Apr 9, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships on Apr 9, 2026, 12.86.