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Zipora Wanjiru

Zipora Wanjiru

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Birth dateAug 12, 1994
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Zipora Wanjiru is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 12, 1994. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:20.4h in the 1500m, 8:56.82 in the 3000m, 16:13.08 in the 5000m, 1:12:21 in the Semi and 2:53:57 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m
8:56.82
Half Marathon
1:12:21
2026 season best
35:23
Aug 23, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
Aug 23, 2026 · 35:23
Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 m 8:56.82, Half Marathon 1:12:21, 2026 season best 35:23 (Aug 23, 2026) · Last competition: Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km, Aug 23, 2026, 35:23 · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
35:23-Aug 23, 2026
↑
Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
2026
Marathon
2:49:50-Aug 15, 2026
↑
Davao Marathon, Davao City
2025
Semi
1:24:16-Dec 6, 2025
↓
Langkawi International Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:53:57-Nov 16, 2025
↑
Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon, Borobudur
2024
Semi
1:18:58-Jun 23, 2024
↓
BTN Jakarta International Half Marathon, Jakarta
2023
10Kilometr
36:48-May 27, 2023
↑
Okpekpe Road Race
2023
Semi
1:14:21-Aug 27, 2023
↓
Maybank Bali Half Marathon, Bali
2022
Semi
1:12:42-Mar 27, 2022
↓
Warszawa (POL)
2019
Semi
1:12:21-Mar 24, 2019
↓
Stramilano, Milano
2012
1500m
4:20.4h-Mar 24, 2012-Thika (KEN)
2012
5000m
16:24.74-May 31, 2012
↓
Roma Golden Gala
2011
3000m
8:56.82-Jul 6, 2011
↑
IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
2011
5000m
16:25.1h-Apr 30, 2011
↓
Mumias (KEN)
2010
3000m
9:41.5h-Apr 3, 2010
↑
Nakuru (KEN)
2010
5000m
16:13.08-Dec 5, 2010
↓
Yokohama (JPN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:23-Aug 23Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
Marathon
2:49:50-Aug 15Davao Marathon, Davao City
Marathon
2:56:00-Jul 12Cebu International Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:24:16-Dec 6Langkawi International Half Marathon
Marathon
2:53:57-Nov 16Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon, Borobudur
Marathon
2:59:28-Jun 29BTN Jakarta International Marathon

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:18:58-Jun 23BTN Jakarta International Half Marathon, Jakarta

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:21-Aug 27Maybank Bali Half Marathon, Bali
10Kilometr
36:48-May 27Okpekpe Road Race

2022

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:35-Dec 18Maratonina della Città Murata - Memorial Lino Pasquale, Cittadella
Semi
1:15:06-Nov 27Mezza Maratona di Palmanova, Palmanova
Semi
1:15:19-Nov 13Maratonina Città di Crema, Crema
Semi
1:15:16-Nov 6Maratonina dei Borghi, Pordenone
Semi
1:14:12-Oct 2Hipporun Mezza Maratona di Vinovo, Torino
Semi
1:14:31-May 8Placentia Half Marathon, Piacenza
Semi
1:12:42-Mar 27Półmaraton Warszawski, Warszawa
Semi
1:11:05-Mar 20Maratonina della Vittoria, Vittorio Veneto

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:40-Apr 14Mezza Maratona di Genova
Semi
1:12:21-Mar 24Stramilano, Milano

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:24.74-May 31Roma Golden Gala
1500m
4:20.4HT-Mar 24Thika KAA Meeting, Thika

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:56.82-Jul 7IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
3000m
8:56.82-Jul 6IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
3000m
9:03.0HT-Jun 8Nairobi Kenya Colleges and Schools Championships, Nairobi
5000m
16:25.1HT-Apr 30Mumias AK Meeting, Mumias

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:13.08-Dec 5Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
3000m
9:41.5HT-Apr 3Nakuru KCC Meeting, Nakuru
3000m
9:42.9HT-Mar 20Nyeri KCC Meeting, Nyeri

Honours

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IAAF World Youth Championships

3000 Metres

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zipora Wanjiru's 3000 m personal best?

Zipora Wanjiru's 3000 m personal best is 8:56.82, set on Jul 6, 2011 in Lille (FRA).

Which events does Zipora Wanjiru compete in?

Zipora Wanjiru competes in the 3000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Zipora Wanjiru perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 35:23, set on Aug 23, 2026. Last competition: Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km on Aug 23, 2026, 35:23.