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. [1] [2] His personal best time for the marathon is 2:05:21, set in Amsterdam in 2016.
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 ]
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]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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