Veronica Nyaruai
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Veronica Nyaruai Wanjiru (born October 29, 1989 in Nyahururu) is a Kenyan runner who specialises in 1500 metres. She lives now in Kaptagat, where she attends PACE training camp.
He took part at the 2007 world Championships, but was 12th overall and missed the 1500m final.
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[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | World Cross Country Championships | Saint-Galmier, France | 2nd | Junior race |
| World Youth Championships | Marrakesh, Morocco | 1st | 3000 m | |
| 2006 | World Cross Country Championships | Fukuoka, Japan | 2nd | Junior race |
| World Junior Championships | Beijing, China | 1st | 3000 m | |
| 2007 | World Cross Country Championships | Mombasa, Kenya | 3rd | Junior race |
| All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria | 2nd | 1500 m [1] | |
| 2008 | African Championships | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 4th | 1500 m [2] |
[edit] Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 4:08.21 min (2006)
- 3000 metres - 8:52.9 min (2005)
- 5000 metres - 15:13.1 min (2005)
[edit] Awards
In the 2005 Kenyan Sports Personality of the Year awards, Wanjiru was selected the most promising sportswoman of the year. She finished third at the sportswoman of the year category, behind Catherine Ndereba and the boxer Conjestina Achieng.[3]
[edit] References
- IAAF profile for Veronica Nyaruai
- Pace Sports management
- ^ 2007 All-Africa Games, women's 1500 m final
- ^ Addis 2008 results
- ^ IAAF, March 2, 2006: Athletes dominate Kenyan Sports Awards
