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, 1999 she
1977
She is from Kahuhia, Murang'a District.
Wanjiru became the first Kenyan woman to win Commonwealth Games gold medal, although Jackline Maranga won 1500 metres later at the same games....
She finished third at the 2000 Osaka Ladies Marathon, setting her personal best of 2: 23: 31 hours.
Olympic athlete of Kenya • Marathon
Award:Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Kenya • Commonwealth Games
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