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Willy Karuki Mwangi

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Birth dateMay 30, 1980
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Willy Karuki Mwangi is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 30, 1980. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:58.4h in the 5000m, 28:56.8h in the 10000m, 1:00:07 in the Semi, 2:17:03 in the Marathon and 44:38 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:00:07
25 Kilometres Road
1:14:25
2017 season best
1:06:03
Oct 14, 2017 · Moshi (TAN)
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:07 (#363 all-time), 25 Kilometres Road 1:14:25, 2017 season best 1:06:03 (Oct 14, 2017, Moshi (TAN)) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Semi
1:06:03-Oct 14, 2017
Moshi (TAN)
2016
Marathon
2:22:01-Jun 5, 2016
Stockholm (SWE)
2014
Semi
1:04:36-May 18, 2014
Yingkou (CHN)
2013
Semi
1:02:24-Mar 3, 2013
Milano (ITA)
2012
Semi
1:02:03-Sep 9, 2012
Helong (CHN)
2012
Marathon
2:17:03-Jun 10, 2012
Lanzhou (CHN)
2010
Semi
1:00:07-Jan 7, 2010
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
2009
10Kilometr
28:41-Sep 12, 2009
Praha (CZE)
2009
10000m
28:56.8h-Jun 13, 2009-Nairobi (KEN)
2009
Semi
1:01:27-Apr 5, 2009
Berlin Half Marathon
2008
10Kilometr
29:00-Jun 28, 2008
Brcko (BIH)
2008
15Kilometr
44:38-Oct 26, 2008-Istanbul (TUR)
2008
Semi
1:01:50-Sep 28, 2008
Beograd (SRB)
2008
25Kilometr
1:14:25-May 4, 2008-Berlin (GER)
2007
5000m
13:58.4h-Jun 14, 2007-Nairobi (KEN)
2007
10Kilometr
29:46-May 6, 2007
Johannesburg (RSA)
2007
Semi
1:03:05-Apr 7, 2007
Cape Town (RSA)
2006
10Kilometr
29:58-Apr 13, 2006
Abu Dhabi (UAE)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:03-Oct 14Dar-es-Salaam Half Marathon, Dar-es-Salaam
Semi
1:07:48-Feb 26Moshi Kilimanjaro Half Marathon, Moshi

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:01-Jun 5Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:54-Nov 1Half Marathon, Baringo
Semi
1:04:36-May 18Bayuquan Half Marathon, Yingkou

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:43-Mar 24Milano Stramilano, Milano
Semi
1:02:24-Mar 3Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:03-Sep 9Helong Half Marathon, Helong
Marathon
2:17:03-Jun 10Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:18:19-Apr 15Paris Marathon, Paris

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:40-Mar 14The Hague City-Pier-City Half Marathon, The Hague
Semi
1:01:21-Feb 19Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah
Semi
1:00:07-Jan 7Abu Dhabi Zayed International Half-Marathon, Abu Dhabi

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:24-Sep 27Udine Half Marathon, Udine
10Kilometr
28:41-Sep 12Praha Tesco Grand Prix, Praha
10000m
28:56.8HT-Jun 13Nairobi
Semi
1:02:32-Apr 18Pardubice Half Marathon, Pardubice
Semi
1:01:27-Apr 5Berlin Half Marathon

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:38-Oct 26Istanbul Eurasia 15 km, Istanbul
Semi
1:01:50-Sep 28Lisbon Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa
10Kilometr
29:00-Jun 28Brcko Vidovdan Road Race, Brcko
25Kilometr
1:14:25-May 4Berlin 25 km, Berlin
Semi
1:02:51-Apr 19Beograd Half Marathon, Beograd

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:58.4HT-Jun 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
14:11.6HT-Jun 9Nairobi Regional Championships, Nairobi
10Kilometr
29:46-May 6Johannesburg Nedbank Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Semi
1:03:48-Apr 21Nedbank Half Marathon, Bloemfontein
Semi
1:03:05-Apr 7Cape Town Two Oceans Half Marathon, Cape Town

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:58-Apr 13Abu Dhabi Zayed International Road Race, Abu Dhabi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Willy Karuki Mwangi's Half Marathon personal best?

Willy Karuki Mwangi's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:07, set on Jan 7, 2010 in Abu Dhabi (UAE), #363 on the all-time list.

Which events does Willy Karuki Mwangi compete in?

Willy Karuki Mwangi competes in the Half Marathon and 25 Kilometres Road.

How did Willy Karuki Mwangi perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 1:06:03, set on Oct 14, 2017 in Moshi (TAN).