Daniel Wanjiru
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Daniel Wanjiru | |
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 Daniel Wanjiru in the 2017 London Marathon | |
| Born | Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru 26 May 1992 |
| 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. 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 to Sally Wanjiru. He received his education at Mutitu High School and graduated in 2008. He started running while at school. Daniel Wanjiru is not related to the late marathoner Samuel Wanjiru.
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) winning several road races mainly in Austria and Italy.
In 2016 Wanjiru won the Amsterdam Marathon in a course-record time. 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.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Kenya
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| 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.
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