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Wanjiru is a name of Kikuyu origin that may refer to: The main character of a Kikuyu story, "Wanjiru, Sacrificed by Her People" Daniel Wanjiru (born 1992)
Wanjiru
Kenyan long-distance runner
Samuel Kamau Wanjirū (10 November 1986 – 15 May 2011) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the 2008 Beijing Olympics Marathon in an Olympic record
Samuel_Wanjiru
Murder of Kenyan woman by British soldiers
The murder of Agnes Wanjiru took place in the town of Nanyuki, Kenya, in 2012. Her last known sighting was when she entered a hotel with British soldiers
Murder_of_Agnes_Wanjiru
Kenyan race walker
Grace Wanjirū Njue (born 1979) is a Kenyan race walker. She is a three-time African Champion and a Commonwealth Games medallist. Wanjirū set a 20 Kilometres
Grace_Wanjiru
Kenyan singer
Evelyn Wanjirū (born 6 May 1990) is a Kenyan gospel singer, worship leader, songwriter, and music director. She is also an entrepreneur, the host of the
Evelyn_Wanjiru
Kenyan long-distance runner (born 1977)
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
Esther_Wanjiru
Kenyan environmental activist (born 1995)
Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti (born August 1, 1995) is a Kenyan environment and climate activist and founder of the Green Generation Initiative, which nurtures
Elizabeth_Wathuti
Kenyan political scientist (born 1978)
Wanjirū Kamau-Rutenberg is an Executive in Residence at Schmidt Futures. Before that she was Director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development
Wanjiru_Kamau-Rutenberg
Ethiopian long-distance runner (born 1982)
The race saw 6 runners finishing in less than 27 minutes, with Sammy Wanjiru dipping in 26:41.75, a new world junior record. At the end of 2005 Kenenisa
Kenenisa_Bekele
Kikuyu tale
"Wanjiru, Sacrificed by Her People" is the title given to a story of the Kikuyu people living in what is now Central Kenya. "Wanjiru, Sacrificed by Her
Wanjiru, Sacrificed by Her People
Wanjiru,_Sacrificed_by_Her_People
Kenyan Tennis Administrator
Wanjirū Mbūgua-Karani (born 21 Jun 1974) is the President of Tennis Kenya after being elected unopposed on 22 December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. She is
Wanjiru_Mbugua
Kenyan long-distance runner
Rosemary Monica Wanjirū (born 9 December 1994) is a Kenyan professional female long-distance runner. She won the silver medal in the 5000 metres at the
Rosemary_Wanjiru
Kenyan actress
Susan "Sue" Wangūi Wanjirū is a Kenyan actress. She is famous for two movies in which she acted in 2013 and 2017, titled "Something Necessary" and the
Sue_Wanjiru
Kenyan athletics competitor
Mercy Wanjirū Gìtahi (born 28 March 1993) is a Kenyan athlete. She specializes in the steeplechase. In June 2019, Gìtahi won the Kenyan Athletics Championships
Mercy_Wanjiru_Gitahi
Kenyan economist and writer
Wanjirū Kìhoro (9 September 1953 – 12 October 2006) was an economist, writer and feminist activist from Kenya. She was one of the founders of the pan-African
Wanjiru_Kihoro
42.195 km (26.2 mi) race in Germany
elite field was headlined by Rosemary Wanjiru, who had an impressive debut at the Berlin Marathon in 2022. Wanjiru won after a dramatic finish, holding
2025_Berlin_Marathon
Kenyan musician
Angel Wanjiru Ngugi (born 2003) is a Kenyan musician, born with a congenital disorder called hydrocephalus. On 16 December 2019, she received the Founders
Angel_Wanjiru
Kenyan politician
Margaret Wanjiru is a Kenyan politician, televangelist and a Bishop. She is the founder and presiding bishop of Jesus Is Alive Ministries (JIAM), a Pentecostal
Margaret_Wanjiru
Kenyan writer and social entrepreneur
Wanjiru Koinange is a Kenyan writer, and social entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of the Book Bunk, non-profit organization which is dedicated to restoring
Wanjiru_Koinange_(author)
Kenyan long-distance runner
Daniel Kinyua Wanjiru (born 26 May 1992) is a former Kenyan long-distance runner. He won both the 2016 Amsterdam Marathon and the 2017 London Marathon
Daniel_Wanjiru
Kenyan writer, poet, journalist and filmmaker
Wanjirū Kìnyanjui (born 1958) is a Kenyan writer, poet, journalist and filmmaker. Kinyanjui received a master's in English and German literature before
Wanjiru_Kinyanjui
Kenyan politician
constituency women member of parliament" (PDF). "Hon. Kihara, Jayne Njeri Wanjiru | The Kenyan Parliament Website". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2020-07-29
Jayne_Kihara
Kenyan businesswoman and lawyer
Jane Wanjiru Michuki is a Kenyan businesswoman, investor and lawyer. She is the Managing Partner at Kimani & Michuki Advocates, a corporate law firm based
Jane_Wanjiru_Michuki
Wanjiru, and Moroccan Jaouad Gharib. over the next 10k Deriba Merga started to press the pace, dropping Lel and Kifle. Just after 30k, Sammy Wanjiru attacked
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon
Athletics_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_marathon
Kenyan politician (born 1978)
Sabina Wanjirū Chege (born 22 August 1978) is a Kenyan politician and former television actress and radio presenter who is a member of the Kenyan Parliament
Sabina_Chege
Kenyan long-distance runner
Mercy Wanjikū Njoroge (born 10 June 1986) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the steeplechase. She finished fourth in 3000 metres steeplechase
Mercy_Wanjiku
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long-distance runner Lucy Chege (born 1976), Kenyan volleyball player Sabina Wanjiru Chege (born 1972), Kenyan politician Ndunyu Chege, Kenyan settlement This
Chege
Kenyan long-distance runner (born 1988)
Athletics and the 2007 African junior champion. She is the widow of Samuel Wanjiru, the 2008 Olympic champion in the marathon, and had a daughter with him
Mary_Wacera_Ngugi
Kenyan plant scientist
Wanjirū Wanyoike is a Kenyan plant scientist and associate professor specializing in plant pathology, mycology, and crop protection at Jomo Kenyatta University
Wanjirū_Wanyoike
Kenyan paediatrician, academic, gastroenterologist
Rose Wanjirū Kamenwa (13 May 1955 – 8 February 2026) was a Kenyan paediatrician, academic, and pioneering paediatric gastroenterologist. She was recognized
Rose_Wanjirù_Kamenwa
Kenyan volleyball player (born 1978)
Catherine Wanjiru (born 7 August 1978) was a Kenyan female volleyball player. She was part of the Kenya women's national volleyball team. She participated
Catherine_Wanjiru
Championship-style competition
Chris. "Wanjiru on course to win World Marathon Majors". The East African. Retrieved 16 April 2014. Larkin, Duncan (2010-11-09). "Wanjiru and Shobukhova
World_Marathon_Majors
Kenyan runner
Veronica Nyaruai Wanjiru (born October 29, 1989 in Nyahururu) is a Kenyan runner who specialises in 1500 metres. She lives in Kaptagat, where she attends
Veronica_Nyaruai
Onejiru (born Pielina Wanjiru Schindler) is a contemporary Germany-based jazz singer. She was born in Kenya and moved to Germany when she was a teenager
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most notable cases is the one of Agnes Wanjiru. The incident took place in March 2012, when 21 year old Agnes Wanjiru disappeared after being last seen with
British soldiers and allegations of sexual exploitation in Kenya
British_soldiers_and_allegations_of_sexual_exploitation_in_Kenya
Kenyan long-distance runner (born 1995)
"Sawe and Wanjiru secure Kenyan double at Berlin Marathon | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 6 June 2026. "Sawe and Wanjiru secure
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1995 Kenyan film
Battle of the Sacred Tree, is a 1995 Kenyan film written and directed by Wanjiru Kinyanjui. In a Kikuyu hamlet, traditional African beliefs clash with missionary
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Kenyan long-distance runner
Ruth Wanjiru Kuria (born 11 September 1981) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who competes in marathon and half marathon races. She has a
Ruth_Wanjiru
Kenyan environmentalist
Helen Wanjiru Gichohi is a Kenyan ecologist who was President of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) from 2007 to 2013. Helen Gichohi was born into
Helen_Gichohi
37th annual marathon race in London
women-only marathon world record with a time of 2:17:01, while Daniel Wanjiru came first in the men's race in 2:05:48. David Weir claimed a record breaking
2017_London_Marathon
Kenyan rapper and producer (born 1991)
Fena Gitu (born 25 April 1991), real name Wanjiru Gitu, also known as the "Fenamenal Woman", is a Kenyan rapper, producer, songwriter and fashion entrepreneur
Fena_Gitu
American stockbroker (born 1962)
archived from the original on July 3, 2017, retrieved December 31, 2017 Wanjiru, Florence (January 21, 2022). "Denise Lombardo: What happened to Jordan
Jordan_Belfort
2017 Kenyan film
Njue Kevin on his directorial debut. The cast includes Nick Ndeda, Sue Wanjiru, Brian Ogola, Isaya Evans and Shirleen Wangari. The film "follows a rookie
18_Hours
Footrace held in Chicago, Illinois
38,000 runners took part, the most in the race's history. Kenyan Samuel Wanjiru won the men's event with a time of 2:06:24, beating Ethiopian Tsegaye Kebede
2010_Chicago_Marathon
Marta Domínguez won the men's and women's races in 2007. Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru became the first man to run a sub-60-minute half marathon in Spain at the
Granollers_Half_Marathon
2013 Kenyan local government election
Timothy Muriuki Margaret Wanjiru MP for Starehe Constituency Gakuo and Muriuki failed in the TNA nominations while Wanjiru was barred by her party due
2013_Nairobi_local_elections
Former First Lady of Kenya (2013–2022)
Retrieved 2019-08-18. "Unveiling UHURU MUIGAI KENYATTA's wife.. Mama MARGARET WANJIRU KENYATTA". Daily Post (Kenya). March 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013. "Margaret
Margaret_Kenyatta
Kenyan politician
Mercy Wanjiru Gakuya (born 18 June 1979), also known as Mama Miradi, is a Kenyan politician. She is a member of the Jubilee Party and was the Member of
Mercy_Gakuya
Kenyan long-distance runner
Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2021-09-22. "Kip Keino Classic: Wanjiru and Gathimba walk way to glory". The Standard. Retrieved 2020-10-04. "Tanui
Silvia_Kemboi
Ethnic group in Kenya
there ruled a despotic King called Gĩkũyũ, grandson of the elder daughter (Wanjirũ according to Leakey) of the original Gĩkũyũ of Gĩkũyũ and Mũmbi fame. After
Kikuyu_people
British Army training support unit in Kenya
Regiment, stabbed and dumped the body of Agnes Wanjiru in a septic tank. According to the report, Agnes Wanjiru, aged 21, was a hairdresser who had "recently
British Army Training Unit Kenya
British_Army_Training_Unit_Kenya
Esther Wanjiru Mwikamba was a Kenyan woman who died on March 20, 2012, following a coma state since February 18, 2012, when she was brutally assaulted
Death_of_Esther_Mwikamba
Kenyan comedian, actress and MC
Eunice Wanjiru Njoki (born 18 September 1993), known as Mammito, is a Kenyan stand-up comedian, actress, writer and an mcee. She grew up in the slums
Mammito_Eunice
Road running event of 21.0975 kilometres
Marathon Results". World Athletics. Retrieved 28 November 2025. "Samuel Kamau WANJIRU Profile". Retrieved 21 February 2026. Emeterio Valiente (28 October 2018)
Half_marathon
2013 film
strength she so badly needs to stand up, face her past and move on. Susan Wanjiru as Anne Kipng'eno Kirui Duncan as Chepsoi Hilda Jepkoech as Chebet Carolyne
Something_Necessary
American actress and model
Heroes" | Vulkan Magazine". vulkanmagazine.com. Retrieved 2026-07-31. Wanjiru, Ellen J. (2021-09-14). "Peacock Announces Main Cast For Drama Series 'BEL-AIR'"
Akira_Akbar
Association football tournament
VI Football Academy (pitch 1), Salé Attendance: 876 Referee: Josephine Wanjiru (Kenya) 22 October 2025 (2025-10-22) 20:00 Mohammed VI Football Academy
2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2025_FIFA_U-17_Women's_World_Cup
Kenyan politician
has a daughter. Citizen Digital, 14 Aug 2022 Edwin Sifuna Floors Bishop Wanjiru To Win Nairobi Senator Seat "List of elected senators". The-Star, 15 Feb
Edwin_Sifuna
Kenyan long-distance runner (born 1969)
Moses Tanui in 1993. Tergat's world record was broken in 2005 by Samuel Wanjiru, another Kenyan. When Tergat raced Gebrselassie in the London Marathon
Paul_Tergat
British artist
Boswell The Space Between Things, Autograph, London, 2019. Born Phoebe Wanjiru Boswell (1982-01-02) 2 January 1982 (age 44) Nairobi, Kenya Occupation
Phoebe_Boswell
American actor and musician
Lead Role as "Big Fifty" in Trailer of BET+ Original Film". The Source. Wanjiru, Ellen J. (2021-09-20). "TRAILER: 'REMY MA' Makes Acting Debut in a Leading
Michael_Anthony_(actor)
Infantry regiment of the British Army
battalion. In 2012, a Kenyan mother and alleged prostitute called Agnes Wanjiru was allegedly murdered by soldiers of the Duke of Lancaster Regiment, with
Duke_of_Lancaster's_Regiment
Kenyan racewalker
Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2006: Nagwa Ibrahim Ali (EGY) 2008: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2010: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2012: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2014: Grace Wanjiru (KEN)
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2026 film
Dalloway' Reimagining 'Clarissa'". Variety. Retrieved July 1, 2026. J. Wanjiru, Ellen (August 6, 2021). "Co-directors Arie & Chuko Esiri Talk Feature
Clarissa_(2026_film)
Algerian race walker
Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2006: Nagwa Ibrahim Ali (EGY) 2008: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2010: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2012: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2014: Grace Wanjiru (KEN)
Bahia_Boussad
Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter
collaborated with international artistes like Kenyan gospel artiste Evelyn Wanjiru, Zimbabwean gospel musician Tembalami, Ghanaian artistes Diana Hamilton
Celestine_Donkor
Obinna - singer/songwriter Wangechi (born 1994) - singer/songwriter Evelyn Wanjiru (born 1990) gospel singer, music director and songwriter Sarah Hassan (born
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Kenyan writer, activist and professor (1942–2023)
Muthoni Githae; Duncan Mutugi Githae; Winnie Wambui Marekia; the late Rose Wanjiru Wachira; the late David Githanda; Patrick Njeru Githae and Nancy Wangari
Micere_Githae_Mugo
2010 Kenyan film
Kamau Wa Ndung'u Nick Reding Starring Juma Williams Sharleen Njeri Mercy Wanjiru Krysteen Savane Ednah Daisy Peter Nzioki Cinematography Guy Wilson Edited
Ndoto_Za_Elibidi
Rank Athlete Nationality Time Notes Grace Wanjiru Kenya 1:30:43 CR, AR Yehualeye Beletew Ethiopia 1:31:58 NR Chahinez Nasri Tunisia 1:34:45 4 Anél
2016 African Championships in Athletics – Women's 20 kilometres walk
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International football competition
Uganda from 12 to 30 August 2023. Suavis Iratunga Sisay Raya Josphine Wanjiru Lucy Awino Juma Aline Umutoni Khadmallah Angato Koko Tatu Nuru Malogo Fides
2023 CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers
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Street in Nairobi, Kenya
Central Business District with the highest number of banks along one street. Wanjiru, Melissa Wangui; Matsubara, Kosuke (2 January 2017). "Street toponymy and
Koinange_Street
Half marathon in the Netherlands
marathon world record of 58:33 minutes was set at this race by Samuel Wanjiru in 2007. This remains the men's course record, while Tegla Loroupe is the
CPC_Loop_Den_Haag
Raëlian non-profit project
the offer after protests that the effort was misplaced, especially from Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, a professor of politics at the University of San Francisco
Clitoraid
Kenyan writer (born 1950)
Central Kenya. He is the second of the nine children of Albert and Anne Wanjiru Kiriamiti, both primary school teachers in Murang'a. In the years after
John_Kiriamiti
Ethiopian race walker
Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2006: Nagwa Ibrahim Ali (EGY) 2008: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2010: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2012: Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 2014: Grace Wanjiru (KEN)
Yehualeye_Beletew
Kenyan legislator and freedom fighter
before sending them to buyers in Mombasa. W.W.W. Awori was married to Grace Wanjiru Njoroge from 1951 to 1964. They had two sons named Papa (W.W.W. Awori Jr
W.W.W._Awori
Sporting event delegation
Event Date Gold Brian Musau Athletics Men's 10,000m 23 July Silver Sarah Wanjiru Athletics Women's 10,000m 21 July Silver Angella Okutoyi Kael Shah Tennis
Kenya at the 2025 Summer World University Games
Kenya_at_the_2025_Summer_World_University_Games
2010 documentary film
company and distributed by Women Make Movies (WMM). It was directed by Wanjiru Kinjanjui, Ingrid Sinclair and Bridget Pickering. It lasts for 88 minutes
Africa_Is_a_Woman's_Name
Kenyan athlete
Samuel Kibathi Wanjiru (born 23 February 2005) is a Kenyan long distance and cross country runner. Originally from Nyandarua County, he attended Kurashiki
Samuel_Kibathi
Kenyan middle-distance runner
Mt. Kenya High Altitude Training Camp, where athletes like Samuel Kamau Wanjiru the Olympic marathon champion were trained. Ndururi was from the Gatunyu
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with the time 2:06:26 and narrowly break the Olympic record set by Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. 21 seconds later, Abdi finished
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon
Athletics_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_marathon
Marathon held in Palau
Established 2023 (3 years ago) (2023) Course records Men's: 2:43:06 (2024) Japhet Rono Women's: 3:05:41 (2024) Jane Wanjiru Official site Belau Omal Marathon
Belau_Omal_Marathon
Association football tournament
Lee Soo-bin CAF Ghada Mehat Asma Ouahab Sakina Hamidou Alfa Josephine Wanjiru Nancy Kasitu Tabara Mbodji Shahenda El Maghrabi Queency Victoire Houda
2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2026_FIFA_U-17_Women's_World_Cup
Kenyan academic researcher
Josephine Wanjirū Gìtome is a Kenyan academic researcher and advocate for refugee education and empowerment. She was Director at the Centre for Refugee
Josephine_Gitome
Cross country running competition in Japan
(2003-03-03). Samuel Wanjiru and Emilie Mondor win Fukuoka Cross Country. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-02-28. Nakamura, Ken (2005-03-07). Wanjiru and Defar win in
Fukuoka International Cross Country
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Summer Olympics Area Record Athlete (Nation) Time Africa (records) Grace Wanjiru (KEN) 1:30.40 Asia (records) Yang Jiayu (CHN) 1:23.49 WR Europe (records)
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's 20 kilometres walk
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Kenyan politician
his net-worth appreciate over the years. Murkomen is married to Gladys Wanjiru Kipchumba and is a father to three sons and a daughter. Murkomen is a supporter
Kipchumba_Murkomen
challenges for aspirants including Soita Shitanda in Kakamenga and Margaret Wanjiru in Nairobi County Representative were elected in single member wards, of
2013_Kenyan_local_elections
First Lady of Kenya (2002–2013)
Vice President Mwai Kibaki Preceded by Lena Moi Succeeded by Margaret Wanjiru Gakuo Personal details Born Lucy Muthoni (1936-01-13)13 January 1936 Mukurwe-ini
Lucy_Kibaki
Kenyan politician and Businesswoman
Career, Family And Networth". The Kenya Times. Retrieved May 7, 2026. Wanjiru, Ndiritu (February 6, 2026). "Millicent Omanga declares interest in Nairobi
Millicent_Omanga
Kenyan diplomat and politician
Susan Wahu Kairo Children Nancy, Judy, Tommy, Betty, Chris, Wambui and Wanjiru Kairo Alma mater Budo College, Uganda Huron College Northeast State Teachers
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Ethiopian long-distance runner (born 1987)
Marathon, he set his sights on beating the defending champion Samuel Wanjiru. Wanjiru dropped out at 20 km, however, and Kebede saw off a challenge from
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Pérez (ESP) 1:25:30 Córdoba, Spain 26 March 2023 African Record Grace Wanjiru Njue (KEN) 1:30:40 Nairobi, Kenya 6 June 2018 Asian Record Yang Jiayu (CHN)
2023 World Athletics Championships – Women's 20 kilometres walk
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Military unit of the United Kingdom
DNA samples from all the soldiers in the hotel on the night of Agnes Wanjiru's disappearance was not acted upon. The Sunday Times stated that the RMP
Defence_Serious_Crime_Unit
Sports championship
Gold Veronica Wanjiru Kenya Silver Pauline Korikwiang Kenya Bronze Song Liwei China
2006 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Women's 3000 metres
2006_World_Junior_Championships_in_Athletics_–_Women's_3000_metres
Irish brand of beer
from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2010. Waithaka, Wanjiru (30 August 2007). "Guinness courts football fans in new campaign". Business
Guinness
Place in Rift Valley Province, Kenya
international cultural symbol.[citation needed] Kerio River Zeitz Foundation Wanjiru, Alice (February 5, 2024). "Government to construct Biretwo-Chesongoch
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(1942–1983), novelist and short story writer[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe] Wanjiru Kihoro (1953–2006), journalist, writer, academic, activist; produced Kenya
List_of_Kenyan_writers
Road running race in the United States
Boucher (USA) 56:24 45th 2022 Jemal Yimer Mekonnen (ETH) 42:38 Rosemary Wanjiru (KEN) 48:54 46th 2023 Jemal Yimer Mekonnen (ETH) 42:06 Jesca Chelangat (KEN)
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