Daniel Wanjiru
Daniel Wanjiru | |
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Daniel Wanjiru in the 2017 London Marathon | |
Born | Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru (1992-05-26) 26 May 1992 (age 32) Embu County, Kenya |
Occupation | Runner |
Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru (born 26 May 1992) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He won both the 2016 Amsterdam Marathon and the 2017 London Marathon.[1][2] His personal best time for the marathon is 2:05:21, set in Amsterdam in 2016.
Early life
Wanjiru was born on 26 May 1992 in Embu County, Kenya[3] to Sally Wanjiru.[4] He received his education at Mutitu High School and graduated in 2008. He started running while at school.[5] Daniel Wanjiru is not related to the late marathoner Samuel Wanjiru.[6]
Wanjiru is a resident of Kirinyaga County, Kirinyaga Central Constituency, Kanyeki-ini ward.[citation needed]
Career
Wanjiru started his career in the non-profit team Run2gether (founded by former Austrian orienteering champion Thomas Krejci)[7] winning several road races mainly in Austria and Italy.[8]
In 2016 Wanjiru won the Amsterdam Marathon in a course-record time.[9] He was twice winner of the Prague Half Marathon (2015 and 2016).
In April 2020, Wanjiru was provisionally suspended from all competitions by the Athletics Integrity Unit for a doping violation.[10]
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Kenya | |||||
2019 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 11th | Marathon | 2:08:40 |
2018 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 8th | Marathon | 2:10:35 |
New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 5th | Marathon | 2:10:21 | |
2017 | 2017 London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 1st | Marathon | 2:05:48 |
World Championships in Athletics | London, United Kingdom | 8th | Marathon | 2:12:16 | |
2016 | Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:05:21 |
Prague Half Marathon | Prague, Czech Republic | 1st | Half Marathon | 59:20 | |
Prague Marathon | Prague, Czech Republic | 4th | Marathon | 2:09:25 | |
2015 | Prague Half Marathon | Prague, Czech Republic | 1st | Half Marathon | 59:51 |
2014 | Wachau Half Marathon | Wachau, Austria | 1st | Half Marathon | 1:00:38 |
Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 7th | Marathon | 2:08:18 | |
2013 | Karlovy Vary Half Marathon | Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic | 1st | Half Marathon | 1:03:04 |
References
- ^ Harris, Daniel (23 April 2017). "London Marathon 2017: Keitany wins women's race – live!". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Daniel Wanjiru wins the men's elite race at the London Marathon". London Evening Standard. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Daniel Wanjiru softkenya.com". Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Ayodi, Ayumba (25 April 2017) "I met Prince William and Harry, but that won't get into my head Nation.co.ke". Retrieved 27 April 2017. Daily Nation
- ^ Makori, Elias; Rotich, Benard (22 April 2017). "Mark the name Daniel Wanjiru in London Marathon". Daily Nation. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Display Article". trackandfieldnews.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ ""Run2gether", correre insieme per aiutare i bambini del Kenia". la Repubblica (in Italian). 12 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "I KENIANI DI "RUN2GETHER" ALLA XI CORRIBIANCO". Riviera Web (in Italian). 11 July 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Wanjiru breaks Amsterdam course record". IAAF. 16 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ "Daniel Wanjiru: Former London Marathon winner provisionally suspended". BBC Sport. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
External links
- Daniel Wanjiru at World Athletics
- 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Result
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- 1975: Jørgen Jensen (DEN)
- 1976: Karel Lismont (BEL)
- 1977: Bill Rodgers (USA)
- 1978: cancelled
- 1979: Ferenc Szekeres (HUN)
- 1980: Gerard Nijboer (NED)
- 1981: Ferenc Szekeres (HUN)
- 1982: Cor Vriend (NED)
- 1983: Cor Vriend (NED)
- 1984: Gerard Nijboer (NED)
- 1985: Jose Reveyn (BEL)
- 1986: William Vanhuylenbroek (BEL)
- 1987: John Burra (TAN)
- 1988–89: Gerard Nijboer (NED)
- 1990: Zerehune Gizaw (ETH)
- 1991: Tesfaye Tafa (ETH)
- 1992: Inocencio Miranda (MEX)
- 1993: Kenichi Suzuki (JPN)
- 1994: Tesfaye Eticha (ETH)
- 1995: Hisayuki Okawa (JPN)
- 1996: Joseph Chebet (KEN)
- 1997–98: Sammy Korir (KEN)
- 1999: Fred Kiprop (KEN)
- 2000: Francisco Javier Cortés (ESP)
- 2001: Driss El Himer (FRA)
- 2002: Benjamin Kimutai (KEN)
- 2003: William Kipsang (KEN)
- 2004: Robert Cheboror (KEN)
- 2005: Haile Gebrselassie (ETH)
- 2006: Solomon Busendich (KEN)
- 2007: Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai (KEN)
- 2008: Paul Kirui (KEN)
- 2009: Gilbert Yegon (KEN)
- 2010: Getu Feleke (ETH)
- 2011–13: Wilson Chebet (KEN)
- 2014–15: Bernard Kipyego (KEN)
- 2016: Daniel Wanjiru (KEN)
- 2017–18: Lawrence Cherono (KEN)
- 2019: Vincent Kipchumba (KEN)
- 2020: cancelled
- 2021: Tamirat Tola (ETH)
- 2022: Tsegaye Getachew (ETH)
- 2023: Joshua Belet (KEN)
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