Faith Macharia

Faith Macharia (born 9 February 1976, Nyeri, Kenya) is a Kenyan middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.

In 2001 she set a new Kenyan record over 1000 metres (2:35.39), still valid in 2007.[1]

She trains with PACE Sports Management and is coached by Ricky Simms.

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 4th 800 m 1:58.98
IAAF Grand Prix Final Melbourne, Australia 7th 800 m
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 9th (sf) 800 m 2:03.48
2003 World Championships Paris, France 14th (sf) 800 m 2:01.30
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 4th 800 m
All-Africa Games Abuja, Nigeria 4th 800 m 2:03.44
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 34th (h) 800 m 2:06.31
2008 African Championships Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 8th 800 m DNF

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