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.Bislett Games 2007 - Biographical summaries 1500m women
She trains with PACE Sports Management and is coached by Ricky Simms.
Competition record Representing 2001World Championships Edmonton, Canada4th800 m1:58.98IAAF Grand Prix FinalMelbourne, Australia7th800 m2002Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom9th (sf)800 m2:03.482003World Championships Paris, France14th (sf)800 m2:01.30World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 4th800 mAll-Africa Games Abuja, Nigeria4th800 m2:03.442004Olympic Games Athens, Greece34th (h)800 m2:06.312008African Championships Addis Ababa, Ethiopia8th800 mDNF
Personal bests 800 metres - 1:58.34 min (2001) 1500 metres - 4:08.04 min (1999)
References
External links
Pace Sports Management