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 PACE training camp.
She took part at the 2007 world Championships, but was 12th overall and missed the 1500 m final.
In 2008, she would have been eligible to defend her Junior World title, but she placed fourth at the Kenyan trial and was not selected.IAAF, June 18, 2008: Kenyan Trials lead to squad of 23 selections for Bydgoszcz
She is based at the PACE Sports Management training camp in Kaptagat.
Nyaruai won the Cross Internacional de Venta de Baños in 2009, beating Steph Twell in the process.Valiente, Emeterio (2009-12-21). Sánchez defeats European champion Bezabeh in Venta de Baños. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-12-27.
Achievements Representing 2005World Cross Country ChampionshipsSaint-Galmier, France 2ndJunior race (6.153 km)20:56World Youth ChampionshipsMarrakesh, Morocco 1st3000 m9:01.612006World Cross Country ChampionshipsFukuoka, Japan 2ndJunior race (6 km)19:27World Junior ChampionshipsBeijing, China 1st3000 m9:02.902007World Cross Country ChampionshipsMombasa, Kenya 3rdJunior race (6 km)21:10All-Africa GamesAlgiers, Algeria 2nd1500 m4:09.11World Championships Algiers, Algeria22nd (sf)1500 m4:21.502008African ChampionshipsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia5th5000 m15:53.55Olympic GamesBeijing, China41st (h)3000 m s'chase10:01.692012African ChampionshipsPorto-Novo, Benin2nd5000 m15:40.65
Personal bests 1500 metres – 4:08.21 min (2006) 3000 metres – 8:52.9 min (2005) 5000 metres – 15:13.1 min (2005)
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.IAAF, March 2, 2006: Athletes dominate Kenyan Sports Awards
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