Esther Wanjiru’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Athletics competitor
Is Athlete 
From Kenya 
Type Sports 
Gender female
Birth 27 March 1977
Age: 43 years

Esther Wanjiru Maina (born March 27, 1977) is a retired female long-distance runner from Kenya.

She is from Kahuhia, Murang’a District.

On January 15, 1999 she finished second at a half marathon race in Tokyo. The race was won by Elana Meyer, who set a world record, while Wanjiru scored did also beat the previous world record by timing 1:06:49

She won the Sendai Half Marathon in 1998 and 1999, and finished second in 2000.

She finished third at the 2000 Osaka Ladies Marathon, setting her personal best of 2:23:31 hours.

Wanjiru became the first Kenyan woman to win Commonwealth Games gold medal, although Jackline Maranga won 1500 metres later at the same games.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
1998 Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1st 10,000 metres
1999 World Championships Seville, Spain 11th Marathon 2:29:36
2000 Osaka Ladies Marathon Osaka, Japan 3rd Marathon 2:23:31
Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 4th Marathon 2:26:17

She also competed in the marathon at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. She pulled out of the race whilst leading.

Trivia

  • Wanjiru made a cameo in the 2000 Japanese movie “Pinch Runner” as herself.
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